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Subtract 5/3 from 8/2

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 1 2/3

8/2 - 5/3 is 7/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 3 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
    8/2 = 8 × 3/2 × 3 = 24/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
    5/3 = 5 × 2/3 × 2 = 10/6
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    24/6 - 10/6 = 24 - 10/6 = 14/6
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
  6. In mixed form: 21/3

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