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Subtract 8/10 from 15/6

1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 8/10

15/6 - 8/10 is 17/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    15/6 = 15 × 5/6 × 5 = 75/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    8/10 = 8 × 3/10 × 3 = 24/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/30 - 24/30 = 75 - 24/30 = 51/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/10
  6. In mixed form: 17/10

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