Answers

Subtract 8/10 from 6/2

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 8/10

6/2 - 8/10 is 11/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 10 is 10
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
   6/2 = 6 × 5/2 × 5 = 30/10
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
   8/10 = 8 × 1/10 × 1 = 8/10
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   30/10 - 8/10 = 30 - 8/10 = 22/10
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/5
6. In mixed form: 21/5

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