Answers

Subtract 2/8 from 5/3

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 2/8

5/3 - 2/8 is 17/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
   5/3 = 5 × 8/3 × 8 = 40/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   2/8 = 2 × 3/8 × 3 = 6/24
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   40/24 - 6/24 = 40 - 6/24 = 34/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/12
6. In mixed form: 15/12

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