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Subtract 4/10 from 8/6

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 4/10

8/6 - 4/10 is 14/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 10 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 10 × 3 = 30,
   4/10 = 4 × 3/10 × 3 = 12/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/30 - 12/30 = 40 - 12/30 = 28/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/15

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