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Subtract 4/6 from 8/5

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 4/6

8/5 - 4/6 is 14/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   8/5 = 8 × 6/5 × 6 = 48/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   4/6 = 4 × 5/6 × 5 = 20/30
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   48/30 - 20/30 = 48 - 20/30 = 28/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/15

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