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Subtract 1/6 from 1/10

1/10 - 1/6 is -1/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    1/10 = 1 × 3/10 × 3 = 3/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    1/6 = 1 × 5/6 × 5 = 5/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/30 - 5/30 = 3 - 5/30 = -2/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/15

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