Subtract. Write your answer as a mixed number in simplest form. $$ 4 \frac{3}{5}-2 \frac{2}{5} $$

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To subtract the mixed numbers $$4 \frac{3}{5}$$ and $$2 \frac{2}{5}$$, follow these steps:

1. **Subtract the whole numbers:**
   $$
   4 - 2 = 2
   $$

2. **Subtract the fractional parts:**
   $$
   \frac{3}{5} - \frac{2}{5} = \frac{1}{5}
   $$

3. **Combine the results:**
   $$
   2 \text{ (from the whole numbers)} + \frac{1}{5} \text{ (from the fractional parts)} = 2 \frac{1}{5}
   $$

So, the subtraction of $$4 \frac{3}{5} - 2 \frac{2}{5}$$ equals $$2 \frac{1}{5}$$.

$$
4 \frac{3}{5} - 2 \frac{2}{5} = 2 \frac{1}{5}
$$
$$2 \frac{1}{5}$$

Subtract. Write your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.