Answers

Subtract 2/8 from 6/5

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 2/8

6/5 - 2/8 is 19/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 8 is 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   6/5 = 6 × 8/5 × 8 = 48/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   2/8 = 2 × 5/8 × 5 = 10/40
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   48/40 - 10/40 = 48 - 10/40 = 38/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/20

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