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Subtract 70/15 from 49/80

1^st number: 49/80, 2^nd number: 4 10/15

49/80 - 70/15 is -973/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 15 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   70/15 = 70 × 16/15 × 16 = 1120/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   147/240 - 1120/240 = 147 - 1120/240 = -973/240

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