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Subtract 80/49 from 50/10

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 1 31/49

50/10 - 80/49 is 165/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 49 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
   50/10 = 50 × 49/10 × 49 = 2450/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
   80/49 = 80 × 10/49 × 10 = 800/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/490 - 800/490 = 2450 - 800/490 = 1650/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 165/49
6. In mixed form: 318/49

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