Subtract 5/8 from 10/3
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 5/8
103 - 58 is 6524.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
103 = 10 × 83 × 8 = 8024 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
58 = 5 × 38 × 3 = 1524 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8024 - 1524 = 80 - 1524 = 6524 - In mixed form: 21724
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