Subtract 7/3 from 75/8
1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 2 1/3
75/8 - 7/3 is 169/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
75/8 = 75 × 3/8 × 3 = 225/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
7/3 = 7 × 8/3 × 8 = 56/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/24 - 56/24 = 225 - 56/24 = 169/24 - In mixed form: 71/24
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