Subtract 35/56 from 8/3, Solve 2 2/3

Subtract 35/56 from 8/3

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 35/56

8/3 - 35/56 is 49/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
8/3 = 8 × 56/3 × 56 = 448/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
35/56 = 35 × 3/56 × 3 = 105/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
448/168 - 105/168 = 448 - 105/168 = 343/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/24
In mixed form: 21/24

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