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What is 10/6 - 2/6?

What is 10/6 - 2/6?

Here's how to subtract 2/6 from 10/6:

10
6
2
6

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can subtract the numerators.

10 − 2 = 8

So the answer is:

8
6

Step 2

Last of all, we need to simplify the fraction, if possible. Can it be reduced to a simpler fraction?

To find out, we try dividing it by 2...

Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 2? Yes! So we reduce it:

8
6
÷ 2 =
4
3

Let's try dividing by 2 again...

Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 3...

Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 5...

No good. 5 is larger than 4. So we're done reducing.

There you have it! The final answer is:
10
6
2
6
=
4
3