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Subtract 49/80 from 49/3

1^st number: 16 1/3, 2^nd number: 49/80

49/3 - 49/80 is 3773/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
   49/3 = 49 × 80/3 × 80 = 3920/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3920/240 - 147/240 = 3920 - 147/240 = 3773/240
5. In mixed form: 15173/240

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