Subtract 9/8 from 8/3
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 1 1/8
83 - 98 is 3724.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
83 = 8 × 83 × 8 = 6424 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
98 = 9 × 38 × 3 = 2724 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6424 - 2724 = 64 - 2724 = 3724 - In mixed form: 11324
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