Answers

Subtract 3/9 from 8/3

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 3/9

8/3 - 3/9 is 7/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
   8/3 = 8 × 3/3 × 3 = 24/9
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
   3/9 = 3 × 1/9 × 1 = 3/9
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   24/9 - 3/9 = 24 - 3/9 = 21/9
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
6. In mixed form: 21/3

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