Subtract 5/6 from 8/3
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 5/6
83 - 56 is 116.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
83 = 8 × 23 × 2 = 166 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
56 = 5 × 16 × 1 = 56 - Subtract the two fractions:
166 - 56 = 16 - 56 = 116 - In mixed form: 156
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