Subtract 4/5 from 8/3
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 4/5
83 - 45 is 2815.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
83 = 8 × 53 × 5 = 4015 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
45 = 4 × 35 × 3 = 1215 - Subtract the two fractions:
4015 - 1215 = 40 - 1215 = 2815 - In mixed form: 11315
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