Subtract 8/28 from 10/3, Solve 3 1/3

Subtract 8/28 from 10/3

1^st number: 3 1/3, 2^nd number: 8/28

10/3 - 8/28 is 64/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
10/3 = 10 × 28/3 × 28 = 280/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
8/28 = 8 × 3/28 × 3 = 24/84
Subtract the two like fractions:
280/84 - 24/84 = 280 - 24/84 = 256/84
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/21
In mixed form: 31/21

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