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8-6 2/3=?

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User John Yin
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Answer:

1 1/3

Explanation:

Here we're subtracting the mixed number 6 2/3 from the integer 8.

We'll have to borrow from the 8, as follows:

8 => 7 3/3

Then 8-6 2/3 becomes 7 3/3 - 6 2/3, which simplifies to 1 1/3.

User Folarin
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Answer: 1 1/3

Explanation:

Turn 6 2/3 into a improper fraction (20/3)

Subtract 8 - 20/3

Get 4/3 turn 4/3 into a mix number and get 1 1/3

User Hasan BINBOGA
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