Subtract 50/56 from 80/3
1st number: 26 2/3, 2nd number: 50/56
80/3 - 50/56 is 2165/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
80/3 = 80 × 56/3 × 56 = 4480/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4480/168 - 150/168 = 4480 - 150/168 = 4330/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2165/84
- In mixed form: 2565/84
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