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Subtract 8/6 from 15/10

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

15/10 - 8/6 is 1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 6 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   15/10 = 15 × 3/10 × 3 = 45/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   8/6 = 8 × 5/6 × 5 = 40/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/30 - 40/30 = 45 - 40/30 = 5/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6

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