Subtract 7/3 from 8/2
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 2 1/3
82 - 73 is 53.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
82 = 8 × 32 × 3 = 246 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
73 = 7 × 23 × 2 = 146 - Subtract the two like fractions:
246 - 146 = 24 - 146 = 106 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53
- In mixed form: 123
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