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Subtract 8/49 from 25/80

25/80 - 8/49 is 117/784.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 49 is 3920
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
   25/80 = 25 × 49/80 × 49 = 1225/3920
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
   8/49 = 8 × 80/49 × 80 = 640/3920
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/3920 - 640/3920 = 1225 - 640/3920 = 585/3920
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/784

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