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Subtract 8/10 from 2/3

2/3 - 8/10 is -2/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 10 is 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
   2/3 = 2 × 10/3 × 10 = 20/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   8/10 = 8 × 3/10 × 3 = 24/30
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   20/30 - 24/30 = 20 - 24/30 = -4/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15

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