Subtract 2/4 from 8/3
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 2/4
8/3 - 2/4 is 13/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
8/3 = 8 × 4/3 × 4 = 32/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
2/4 = 2 × 3/4 × 3 = 6/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/12 - 6/12 = 32 - 6/12 = 26/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/6
- In mixed form: 21/6
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