Subtract 8/3 from 80/2
1st number: 40 0/2, 2nd number: 2 2/3
80/2 - 8/3 is 112/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
80/2 = 80 × 3/2 × 3 = 240/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
8/3 = 8 × 2/3 × 2 = 16/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/6 - 16/6 = 240 - 16/6 = 224/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 112/3
- In mixed form: 371/3
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