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Subtract 7/80 from 5/50

5/50 - 7/80 is 1/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 80 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   5/50 = 5 × 8/50 × 8 = 40/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   7/80 = 7 × 5/80 × 5 = 35/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/400 - 35/400 = 40 - 35/400 = 5/400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/80

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