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Subtract 45/80 from 50/49

1^st number: 1 1/49, 2^nd number: 45/80

50/49 - 45/80 is 359/784.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 80 is 3920
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
   50/49 = 50 × 80/49 × 80 = 4000/3920
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
   45/80 = 45 × 49/80 × 49 = 2205/3920
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4000/3920 - 2205/3920 = 4000 - 2205/3920 = 1795/3920
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 359/784

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