Subtract 8/3 from 32/6
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 2 2/3
32/6 - 8/3 is 8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
32/6 = 32 × 1/6 × 1 = 32/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
8/3 = 8 × 2/3 × 2 = 16/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/6 - 16/6 = 32 - 16/6 = 16/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
- In mixed form: 22/3
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