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Subtract 98/80 from 49/6

1^st number: 8 1/6, 2^nd number: 1 18/80

49/6 - 98/80 is 833/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
   49/6 = 49 × 40/6 × 40 = 1960/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   98/80 = 98 × 3/80 × 3 = 294/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/240 - 294/240 = 1960 - 294/240 = 1666/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 833/120
6. In mixed form: 6113/120

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