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Subtract 5/10 from 10/6

1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 5/10

10/6 - 5/10 is 7/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    10/6 = 10 × 5/6 × 5 = 50/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    5/10 = 5 × 3/10 × 3 = 15/30
  4. Subtract the two fractions:
    50/30 - 15/30 = 50 - 15/30 = 35/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
  6. In mixed form: 11/6

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