Subtract 50/80 from 9/3
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 50/80
9/3 - 50/80 is 19/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
9/3 = 9 × 80/3 × 80 = 720/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/240 - 150/240 = 720 - 150/240 = 570/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/8
- In mixed form: 23/8
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