Subtract 80/50 from 90/3
1st number: 30 0/3, 2nd number: 1 30/50
90/3 - 80/50 is 142/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
90/3 = 90 × 50/3 × 50 = 4500/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
80/50 = 80 × 3/50 × 3 = 240/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4500/150 - 240/150 = 4500 - 240/150 = 4260/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 142/5
- In mixed form: 282/5
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