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Subtract 6/15 from 8/10

8/10 - 6/15 is 2/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 15 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   8/10 = 8 × 3/10 × 3 = 24/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   6/15 = 6 × 2/15 × 2 = 12/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/30 - 12/30 = 24 - 12/30 = 12/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/5

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