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Subtract 80/3 from 2/4

1st number: 2/4, 2nd number: 26 2/3

2/4 - 80/3 is -157/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    2/4 = 2 × 3/4 × 3 = 6/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    80/3 = 80 × 4/3 × 4 = 320/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/12 - 320/12 = 6 - 320/12 = -314/12
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/6

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