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Subtract 3/80 from 50/3

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

50/3 - 3/80 is 3991/240.

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,
    50/3 = 50 × 80/3 × 80 = 4000/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4000/240 - 9/240 = 4000 - 9/240 = 3991/240
  5. In mixed form: 16151/240

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