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Subtract 6/8 from 6/30

6/30 - 6/8 is -11/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   6/30 = 6 × 4/30 × 4 = 24/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   6/8 = 6 × 15/8 × 15 = 90/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/120 - 90/120 = 24 - 90/120 = -66/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/20

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