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Subtract 25/90 from 49/80

49/80 - 25/90 is 241/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 90 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   49/80 = 49 × 9/80 × 9 = 441/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   25/90 = 25 × 8/90 × 8 = 200/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/720 - 200/720 = 441 - 200/720 = 241/720

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