Answers

Subtract 7/5 from 10/6

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

10/6 - 7/5 is 4/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 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 5 × 6 = 30,
   7/5 = 7 × 6/5 × 6 = 42/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/30 - 42/30 = 50 - 42/30 = 8/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/15

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