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Subtract 75/80 from 50/15

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 75/80

50/15 - 75/80 is 115/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   50/15 = 50 × 16/15 × 16 = 800/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   75/80 = 75 × 3/80 × 3 = 225/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   800/240 - 225/240 = 800 - 225/240 = 575/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/48
6. In mixed form: 219/48

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