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Subtract 15/6 from 24/3

1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 2 3/6

24/3 - 15/6 is 11/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 6 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
    24/3 = 24 × 2/3 × 2 = 48/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
    15/6 = 15 × 1/6 × 1 = 15/6
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/6 - 15/6 = 48 - 15/6 = 33/6
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
  6. In mixed form: 51/2

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