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Subtract 14/50 from 42/80

42/80 - 14/50 is 49/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   42/80 = 42 × 5/80 × 5 = 210/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   14/50 = 14 × 8/50 × 8 = 112/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/400 - 112/400 = 210 - 112/400 = 98/400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/200

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