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Subtract 8/80 from 15/50

15/50 - 8/80 is 1/5.

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,
   15/50 = 15 × 8/50 × 8 = 120/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   8/80 = 8 × 5/80 × 5 = 40/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/400 - 40/400 = 120 - 40/400 = 80/400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/5

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