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Subtract 4/35 from 8/3

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 4/35

8/3 - 4/35 is 268/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
    8/3 = 8 × 35/3 × 35 = 280/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    4/35 = 4 × 3/35 × 3 = 12/105
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/105 - 12/105 = 280 - 12/105 = 268/105
  5. In mixed form: 258/105

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