Subtract 10/5 from 8/6
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 2 0/5
8/6 - 10/5 is -2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
8/6 = 8 × 5/6 × 5 = 40/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
10/5 = 10 × 6/5 × 6 = 60/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/30 - 60/30 = 40 - 60/30 = -20/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3
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