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Subtract 6/8 from 2/6

2/6 - 6/8 is -5/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   2/6 = 2 × 4/6 × 4 = 8/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   6/8 = 6 × 3/8 × 3 = 18/24
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   8/24 - 18/24 = 8 - 18/24 = -10/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12

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