Subtract 49/80 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 49/80
50/30 - 49/80 is 253/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
50/30 = 50 × 8/30 × 8 = 400/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/240 - 147/240 = 400 - 147/240 = 253/240 - In mixed form: 113/240
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