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Subtract 5/80 from 50/6

1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 5/80

50/6 - 5/80 is 397/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    50/6 = 50 × 40/6 × 40 = 2000/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    5/80 = 5 × 3/80 × 3 = 15/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2000/240 - 15/240 = 2000 - 15/240 = 1985/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 397/48
  6. In mixed form: 813/48

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