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Subtract 8/3 from 81/12

1st number: 6 9/12, 2nd number: 2 2/3

81/12 - 8/3 is 49/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    81/12 = 81 × 1/12 × 1 = 81/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    8/3 = 8 × 4/3 × 4 = 32/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/12 - 32/12 = 81 - 32/12 = 49/12
  5. In mixed form: 41/12

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