Subtract 2/56 from 25/3, Solve 8 1/3

Subtract 2/56 from 25/3

1^st number: 8 1/3, 2^nd number: 2/56

25/3 - 2/56 is 697/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
25/3 = 25 × 56/3 × 56 = 1400/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/168 - 6/168 = 1400 - 6/168 = 1394/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 697/84
In mixed form: 825/84

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