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Subtract 10/4 from 6/15

1^st number: 6/15, 2^nd number: 2 2/4

6/15 - 10/4 is -21/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 4 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   6/15 = 6 × 4/15 × 4 = 24/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   10/4 = 10 × 15/4 × 15 = 150/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/60 - 150/60 = 24 - 150/60 = -126/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/10

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