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Subtract 49/96 from 20/80

20/80 - 49/96 is -25/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
   20/80 = 20 × 6/80 × 6 = 120/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   49/96 = 49 × 5/96 × 5 = 245/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/480 - 245/480 = 120 - 245/480 = -125/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/96

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