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Subtract 5/6 from 2/6

2/6 - 5/6 is -1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   2/6 - 5/6 = 2 - 5/6 = -3/6
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2

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