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Subtract 3/80 from 50/90

50/90 - 3/80 is 373/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   50/90 = 50 × 8/90 × 8 = 400/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   3/80 = 3 × 9/80 × 9 = 27/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/720 - 27/720 = 400 - 27/720 = 373/720

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