Subtract 35/32 from 8/3
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 1 3/32
8/3 - 35/32 is 151/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
8/3 = 8 × 32/3 × 32 = 256/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
35/32 = 35 × 3/32 × 3 = 105/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/96 - 105/96 = 256 - 105/96 = 151/96 - In mixed form: 155/96
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