Answers

Subtract 6/8 from 6/3

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

6/3 - 6/8 is 5/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
   6/3 = 6 × 8/3 × 8 = 48/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   6/8 = 6 × 3/8 × 3 = 18/24
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   48/24 - 18/24 = 48 - 18/24 = 30/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
6. In mixed form: 11/4

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