Subtract 4/14 from 8/3, Solve 2 2/3

Subtract 4/14 from 8/3

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 4/14

8/3 - 4/14 is 50/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
8/3 = 8 × 14/3 × 14 = 112/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
4/14 = 4 × 3/14 × 3 = 12/42
Subtract the two like fractions:
112/42 - 12/42 = 112 - 12/42 = 100/42
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/21
In mixed form: 28/21

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