Subtract 90/80 from 49/3
1st number: 16 1/3, 2nd number: 1 10/80
49/3 - 90/80 is 365/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
49/3 = 49 × 80/3 × 80 = 3920/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
90/80 = 90 × 3/80 × 3 = 270/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3920/240 - 270/240 = 3920 - 270/240 = 3650/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 365/24
- In mixed form: 155/24
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