Subtract 6/8 from 6/3
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 6/8
63 - 68 is 54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
63 = 6 × 83 × 8 = 4824 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
68 = 6 × 38 × 3 = 1824 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4824 - 1824 = 48 - 1824 = 3024 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54
- In mixed form: 114
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