Answers

Subtract 2/6 from 6/2

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 2/6

6/2 - 2/6 is 8/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
   6/2 = 6 × 3/2 × 3 = 18/6
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
   2/6 = 2 × 1/6 × 1 = 2/6
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   18/6 - 2/6 = 18 - 2/6 = 16/6
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
6. In mixed form: 22/3

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