Answers

Subtract 8/6 from 10/5

1^st number: 2 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 2/6

10/5 - 8/6 is 2/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   10/5 = 10 × 6/5 × 6 = 60/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   8/6 = 8 × 5/6 × 5 = 40/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/30 - 40/30 = 60 - 40/30 = 20/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3

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