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Subtract 32/21 from 8/3

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 1 11/21

8/3 - 32/21 is 8/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 21 is 21

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
    8/3 = 8 × 7/3 × 7 = 56/21
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 1 = 21,
    32/21 = 32 × 1/21 × 1 = 32/21
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    56/21 - 32/21 = 56 - 32/21 = 24/21
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/7
  6. In mixed form: 11/7

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