Answers

Subtract 8/5 from 6/4

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 3/5

6/4 - 8/5 is -1/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   6/4 = 6 × 5/4 × 5 = 30/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   8/5 = 8 × 4/5 × 4 = 32/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/20 - 32/20 = 30 - 32/20 = -2/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/10

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