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Subtract 49/6 from 3/80

1st number: 3/80, 2nd number: 8 1/6

3/80 - 49/6 is -1951/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 6 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    49/6 = 49 × 40/6 × 40 = 1960/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/240 - 1960/240 = 9 - 1960/240 = -1951/240

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