Answers

Subtract 30/5 from 8/6

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 6 0/5

8/6 - 30/5 is -14/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   8/6 = 8 × 5/6 × 5 = 40/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   30/5 = 30 × 6/5 × 6 = 180/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/30 - 180/30 = 40 - 180/30 = -140/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/3

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