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Subtract 1/6 from 5/3

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 1/6

5/3 - 1/6 is 3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
   5/3 = 5 × 2/3 × 2 = 10/6
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
   1/6 = 1 × 1/6 × 1 = 1/6
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   10/6 - 1/6 = 10 - 1/6 = 9/6
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
6. In mixed form: 11/2

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