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Subtract 7/10 from 2/6

2/6 - 7/10 is -11/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    2/6 = 2 × 5/6 × 5 = 10/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    7/10 = 7 × 3/10 × 3 = 21/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/30 - 21/30 = 10 - 21/30 = -11/30

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