Subtract 35/40 from 8/3, Solve 2 2/3

Subtract 35/40 from 8/3

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 35/40

8/3 - 35/40 is 43/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
8/3 = 8 × 40/3 × 40 = 320/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
320/120 - 105/120 = 320 - 105/120 = 215/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/24
In mixed form: 119/24

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