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Subtract 49/80 from 20/2

1^st number: 10 0/2, 2^nd number: 49/80

20/2 - 49/80 is 751/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
   20/2 = 20 × 40/2 × 40 = 800/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   49/80 = 49 × 1/80 × 1 = 49/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   800/80 - 49/80 = 800 - 49/80 = 751/80
5. In mixed form: 931/80

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