Subtract 3/80 from 49/96
49/96 - 3/80 is 227/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 80 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
49/96 = 49 × 5/96 × 5 = 245/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
3/80 = 3 × 6/80 × 6 = 18/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/480 - 18/480 = 245 - 18/480 = 227/480
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