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Subtract 8/6 from 3/5

1st number: 3/5, 2nd number: 1 2/6

3/5 - 8/6 is -11/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    3/5 = 3 × 6/5 × 6 = 18/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    8/6 = 8 × 5/6 × 5 = 40/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/30 - 40/30 = 18 - 40/30 = -22/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/15

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