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Subtract 8/10 from 8/6

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 8/10

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

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,
   8/10 = 8 × 3/10 × 3 = 24/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/30 - 24/30 = 40 - 24/30 = 16/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/15

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