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Subtract 28/80 from 49/3

1st number: 16 1/3, 2nd number: 28/80

49/3 - 28/80 is 959/60.

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,
    49/3 = 49 × 80/3 × 80 = 3920/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    28/80 = 28 × 3/80 × 3 = 84/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3920/240 - 84/240 = 3920 - 84/240 = 3836/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 959/60
  6. In mixed form: 1559/60

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