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Subtract 5/6 from 8/3

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 5/6

8/3 - 5/6 is 11/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
   8/3 = 8 × 2/3 × 2 = 16/6
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
   5/6 = 5 × 1/6 × 1 = 5/6
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   16/6 - 5/6 = 16 - 5/6 = 11/6
5. In mixed form: 15/6

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