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Subtract 4/30 from 15/6

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 4/30

15/6 - 4/30 is 71/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   15/6 = 15 × 5/6 × 5 = 75/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   4/30 = 4 × 1/30 × 1 = 4/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/30 - 4/30 = 75 - 4/30 = 71/30
5. In mixed form: 211/30

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