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Subtract 3/80 from 50/45

1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 3/80

50/45 - 3/80 is 773/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    50/45 = 50 × 16/45 × 16 = 800/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    3/80 = 3 × 9/80 × 9 = 27/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    800/720 - 27/720 = 800 - 27/720 = 773/720
  5. In mixed form: 153/720

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