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Subtract 8/10 from 5/49

5/49 - 8/10 is -171/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 10 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
   5/49 = 5 × 10/49 × 10 = 50/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
   8/10 = 8 × 49/10 × 49 = 392/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/490 - 392/490 = 50 - 392/490 = -342/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -171/245

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