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Subtract 5/45 from 8/3

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 5/45

8/3 - 5/45 is 23/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
    8/3 = 8 × 15/3 × 15 = 120/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    5/45 = 5 × 1/45 × 1 = 5/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    120/45 - 5/45 = 120 - 5/45 = 115/45
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/9
  6. In mixed form: 25/9

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