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Subtract 75/30 from 8/10

1^st number: 8/10, 2^nd number: 2 15/30

8/10 - 75/30 is -17/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 30 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 30 × 1 = 30,
   75/30 = 75 × 1/30 × 1 = 75/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/30 - 75/30 = 24 - 75/30 = -51/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/10

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