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Subtract 3/6 from 1/5

1/5 - 3/6 is -3/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   1/5 = 1 × 6/5 × 6 = 6/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   3/6 = 3 × 5/6 × 5 = 15/30
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   6/30 - 15/30 = 6 - 15/30 = -9/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/10

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