Subtract 50/80 from 16/6, Solve 2 4/6

Subtract 50/80 from 16/6

1^st number: 2 4/6, 2^nd number: 50/80

16/6 - 50/80 is 49/24.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
16/6 = 16 × 40/6 × 40 = 640/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
640/240 - 150/240 = 640 - 150/240 = 490/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/24
In mixed form: 21/24

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