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Subtract 4/80 from 9/50

9/50 - 4/80 is 13/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 80 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   9/50 = 9 × 8/50 × 8 = 72/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   4/80 = 4 × 5/80 × 5 = 20/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/400 - 20/400 = 72 - 20/400 = 52/400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/100

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