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Subtract 6/10 from 2/8

2/8 - 6/10 is -7/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 10 is 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   2/8 = 2 × 5/8 × 5 = 10/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
   6/10 = 6 × 4/10 × 4 = 24/40
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   10/40 - 24/40 = 10 - 24/40 = -14/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/20

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