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Subtract 70/80 from 7/49

7/49 - 70/80 is -41/56.

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,
   7/49 = 7 × 80/49 × 80 = 560/3920
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
   70/80 = 70 × 49/80 × 49 = 3430/3920
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/3920 - 3430/3920 = 560 - 3430/3920 = -2870/3920
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/56

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