Answers

Subtract 6/10 from 10/6

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

10/6 - 6/10 is 16/15.

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,
   6/10 = 6 × 3/10 × 3 = 18/30
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   50/30 - 18/30 = 50 - 18/30 = 32/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
6. In mixed form: 11/15

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