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Subtract 8/5 from 6/3

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 3/5

6/3 - 8/5 is 2/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 5 is 15
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
   6/3 = 6 × 5/3 × 5 = 30/15
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
   8/5 = 8 × 3/5 × 3 = 24/15
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   30/15 - 24/15 = 30 - 24/15 = 6/15
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/5

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