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Subtract 56/49 from 1/80

1^st number: 1/80, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

1/80 - 56/49 is -633/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 49 is 3920
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
   1/80 = 1 × 49/80 × 49 = 49/3920
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
   56/49 = 56 × 80/49 × 80 = 4480/3920
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/3920 - 4480/3920 = 49 - 4480/3920 = -4431/3920
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -633/560

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