Answers

Subtract 15/80 from 49/8

1^st number: 6 1/8, 2^nd number: 15/80

49/8 - 15/80 is 95/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
   49/8 = 49 × 10/8 × 10 = 490/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   15/80 = 15 × 1/80 × 1 = 15/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/80 - 15/80 = 490 - 15/80 = 475/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/16
6. In mixed form: 515/16

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