Answers

Subtract 80/49 from 42/20

1^st number: 2 2/20, 2^nd number: 1 31/49

42/20 - 80/49 is 229/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   42/20 = 42 × 49/20 × 49 = 2058/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
   80/49 = 80 × 20/49 × 20 = 1600/980
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2058/980 - 1600/980 = 2058 - 1600/980 = 458/980
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 229/490

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