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Subtract 49/32 from 6/80

1^st number: 6/80, 2^nd number: 1 17/32

6/80 - 49/32 is -233/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
   6/80 = 6 × 2/80 × 2 = 12/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   49/32 = 49 × 5/32 × 5 = 245/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/160 - 245/160 = 12 - 245/160 = -233/160

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