How to calculate 1/3 minus 8/3 (What is 1/3 minus 8/3?)

How to calculate 1/3 minus 8/3

What is 1/3 minus 8/3? Here we will explain and show you how to calculate 1/3 minus 8/3.

Note that numbers below the divider line are called denominators and numbers above the divider line are called numerators.

We start by setting up 1/3 minus 8/3 like this so it is easier to read:

		1
		3

		8
		3

To subtract one fraction from another with the same denominator, simply subtract the numerators and leave the denominator alone:

		1 - 8
		3

		-7
		3

That is it! Now you know how to calculate 1/3 minus 8/3. The answer is below in its simplest form:

-2 1/3

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You may also be interested to know that you can get 1/3 minus 8/3 in decimal form by taking the fraction answer and dividing the numerator by the denominator.

-7 / 3 = -2.333333