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Subtract 42/80 from 50/6

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 42/80

50/6 - 42/80 is 937/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
   50/6 = 50 × 40/6 × 40 = 2000/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   42/80 = 42 × 3/80 × 3 = 126/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2000/240 - 126/240 = 2000 - 126/240 = 1874/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 937/120
6. In mixed form: 797/120

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