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Subtract 28/80 from 49/2

1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 28/80

49/2 - 28/80 is 483/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
    49/2 = 49 × 40/2 × 40 = 1960/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    28/80 = 28 × 1/80 × 1 = 28/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1960/80 - 28/80 = 1960 - 28/80 = 1932/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 483/20
  6. In mixed form: 243/20

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