Subtract 49/80 from 30/3, Solve 10 0/3

Subtract 49/80 from 30/3

1^st number: 10 0/3, 2^nd number: 49/80

30/3 - 49/80 is 751/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
30/3 = 30 × 80/3 × 80 = 2400/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/240 - 147/240 = 2400 - 147/240 = 2253/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 751/80
In mixed form: 931/80

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