Subtract 15/72 from 8/3, Solve 2 2/3

Subtract 15/72 from 8/3

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 15/72

8/3 - 15/72 is 59/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
8/3 = 8 × 24/3 × 24 = 192/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
15/72 = 15 × 1/72 × 1 = 15/72
Subtract the two like fractions:
192/72 - 15/72 = 192 - 15/72 = 177/72
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/24
In mixed form: 211/24

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