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Subtract 50/80 from 8/3

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 50/80

8/3 - 50/80 is 49/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    8/3 = 8 × 80/3 × 80 = 640/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    640/240 - 150/240 = 640 - 150/240 = 490/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/24
  6. In mixed form: 21/24

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