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4 \(\frac{5}{8}\) - 2 \(\frac{2}{8}\)

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1) Subtract the whole numbers 
4 - 2 = 2 

2) Subtract the fractions 
\(\frac{5}{8}\) - \(\frac{2}{8}\) = \(\frac{3}{8}\)

3) Simplify 
2  \(\frac{3}{8}\) 

We didn't change the denominators since they were same 
If the denominators are same you don't have to do anything to them. 

4 5/8 - 2 2/8

Don't change the denominator because they are the same. 

Subtract whole numbers:-

4 - 2 = 2

Subtract numerators:-

5 - 2 = 3

Leave denominator as is.

Write answer:-

2 3/8


4 5/8 - 2 2/8 = 2 3/8

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