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Subtract 49/80 from 14/30

14/30 - 49/80 is -7/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   14/30 = 14 × 8/30 × 8 = 112/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/240 - 147/240 = 112 - 147/240 = -35/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/48

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