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Subtract 2/6 from 6/8

6/8 - 2/6 is 5/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   6/8 = 6 × 3/8 × 3 = 18/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   2/6 = 2 × 4/6 × 4 = 8/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/24 - 8/24 = 18 - 8/24 = 10/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12

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