Subtract. Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number. 5 4/10 – 2 =

To solve the problem (5 frac{4}{10} – 2), follow these steps:

1. Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction:

[

5 frac{4}{10} = frac{(5 times 10) + 4}{10} = frac{50 + 4}{10} = frac{54}{10}

]

2. Convert the whole number 2 into a fraction:

[

2 = frac{2 times 10}{10} = frac{20}{10}

]

3. Subtract the two fractions:

[

frac{54}{10} – frac{20}{10} = frac{54 – 20}{10} = frac{34}{10}

]

4. Simplify the fraction:

[

frac{34}{10} = frac{17}{5}

]

5. Convert to a mixed number (if desired):

[

frac{17}{5} = 3 frac{2}{5}

]

So, the final answer is (3 frac{2}{5}) or (frac{17}{5}) as an improper fraction.