Subtract 35/80 from 50/3
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 35/80
50/3 - 35/80 is 779/48.
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,
50/3 = 50 × 80/3 × 80 = 4000/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4000/240 - 105/240 = 4000 - 105/240 = 3895/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 779/48
- In mixed form: 1611/48
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