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Subtract 2/8 from 7/3

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

7/3 - 2/8 is 25/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    7/3 = 7 × 8/3 × 8 = 56/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    2/8 = 2 × 3/8 × 3 = 6/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    56/24 - 6/24 = 56 - 6/24 = 50/24
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/12
  6. In mixed form: 21/12

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