Subtract 25/35 from 8/3, Solve 2 2/3

Subtract 25/35 from 8/3

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 25/35

8/3 - 25/35 is 41/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
8/3 = 8 × 35/3 × 35 = 280/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
25/35 = 25 × 3/35 × 3 = 75/105
Subtract the two like fractions:
280/105 - 75/105 = 280 - 75/105 = 205/105
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/21
In mixed form: 120/21

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