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Subtract 49/48 from 20/80

1^st number: 20/80, 2^nd number: 1 1/48

20/80 - 49/48 is -37/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   49/48 = 49 × 5/48 × 5 = 245/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/240 - 245/240 = 60 - 245/240 = -185/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/48

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