1. Lesson 3-6 Example 2 6-4 Example 2 1.Write the prime factorization of each denominator. 10=2 5 6=2 3

2. Lesson 3-6 Example 2 6-4 Example 2 2.The LCM of the numbers contains only the factors in each number. If there are common factors, include them only one time. The denominators, 10 and 6, have one factor in common, 2. LCD = 2 3 5 = 30

3. Lesson 3-6 Example 2 6-4 Example 2 3.Rename each fraction using 30 as the denominator.

4. Lesson 3-6 Example 2 6-4 Example 2 4.Subtract the like fractions.

5. Lesson 3-6 Example 2 6-4 Example 2 5.Write the difference in simplest form.