Question

Subtract these mixed numbers.

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Select the correct answer.

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Answer 1

To subtract these mixed numbers, you need to subtract the whole numbers and the fractions separately.

Whole numbers: 4 - 2 = 2

Fractions: 8/10 - 4/10 = 4/10

Therefore, the subtracted mixed numbers are 2 and 4/10, which can be simplified to 2 and 2/5.

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