4 1/8-1 2/3?

Question

simplify

Answer 1

First convert the mixed number into fraction.

Fractions with different denominators can not be subtracted. So, write the equation with common denominator.

Find the least common denominator L.C.M.

Multiples of 8 = 8, 16, 24, 32 ......

Multiples of 3 = 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, .......

Least Common Multiple of 8 and 3 is 24.

Write the expression with common denominator.

Since denominators are same subtract  the numerators over the denominator.

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