Subtract 5/35 from 8/3
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 5/35
8/3 - 5/35 is 53/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
8/3 = 8 × 35/3 × 35 = 280/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
5/35 = 5 × 3/35 × 3 = 15/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/105 - 15/105 = 280 - 15/105 = 265/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/21
- In mixed form: 211/21
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