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Subtract 12/80 from 49/36

1^st number: 1 13/36, 2^nd number: 12/80

49/36 - 12/80 is 109/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
   49/36 = 49 × 20/36 × 20 = 980/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   12/80 = 12 × 9/80 × 9 = 108/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/720 - 108/720 = 980 - 108/720 = 872/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/90
6. In mixed form: 119/90

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