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Subtract 5/6 from 2/4

2/4 - 5/6 is -1/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   2/4 = 2 × 3/4 × 3 = 6/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   5/6 = 5 × 2/6 × 2 = 10/12
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   6/12 - 10/12 = 6 - 10/12 = -4/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3

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