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Subtract 49/24 from 3/80

1^st number: 3/80, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

3/80 - 49/24 is -481/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 24 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   49/24 = 49 × 10/24 × 10 = 490/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/240 - 490/240 = 9 - 490/240 = -481/240

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