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Subtract 42/80 from 50/14

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 42/80

50/14 - 42/80 is 853/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
   50/14 = 50 × 40/14 × 40 = 2000/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   42/80 = 42 × 7/80 × 7 = 294/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2000/560 - 294/560 = 2000 - 294/560 = 1706/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 853/280
6. In mixed form: 313/280

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