Subtract 30/50 from 80/3, Solve 26 2/3

Subtract 30/50 from 80/3

1^st number: 26 2/3, 2^nd number: 30/50

80/3 - 30/50 is 391/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
80/3 = 80 × 50/3 × 50 = 4000/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
30/50 = 30 × 3/50 × 3 = 90/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
4000/150 - 90/150 = 4000 - 90/150 = 3910/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 391/15
In mixed form: 261/15

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