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Subtract.

4 1/3−8

Enter your answer as a simplified mixed number by filling in the boxes.

User Curt
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-3 2/3

First covert 4 1/3 to an improper fractions.

4•3= 12
12+1=13
4 1/3 = 13/3


Next convert 8 to a fraction.

8•3= 24
8 = 24/3

Finally subtract.

13-24 = -11

-11/3

Covert back into a mixed number by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

-11 / 3 = -3 and 2/3

Final Answer = -3 2/3
User Enterx
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Answer:

-3 2/3

Explanation:

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