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Subtract 49/80 from 42/3

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 49/80

42/3 - 49/80 is 1071/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    42/3 = 42 × 80/3 × 80 = 3360/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3360/240 - 147/240 = 3360 - 147/240 = 3213/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1071/80
  6. In mixed form: 1331/80

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