Subtract 49/80 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 49/80
6/2 - 49/80 is 191/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
6/2 = 6 × 40/2 × 40 = 240/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
49/80 = 49 × 1/80 × 1 = 49/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/80 - 49/80 = 240 - 49/80 = 191/80 - In mixed form: 231/80
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