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Subtract 14/80 from 49/90

49/90 - 14/80 is 133/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   49/90 = 49 × 8/90 × 8 = 392/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   14/80 = 14 × 9/80 × 9 = 126/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/720 - 126/720 = 392 - 126/720 = 266/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/360

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