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What is 2 2/3 - 1/3 ?

User Aroth
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Answer:

7/3 or 2 1/3

Explanation:

2 2/3 - 1/3 -- make 2 2/3 an improper fraction

8/3 - 1/3 -- then subtract

7/3 -- simplify if needed

2 1/3

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User Jonny Forney
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Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions, then find the LCD and combine.

Exact Form:

7/3

Decimal Form:

2.¯3

Mixed Number Form:

2/1/3

User Kyle Ruddy
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