Answers

Subtract 80/49 from 70/20

1^st number: 3 10/20, 2^nd number: 1 31/49

70/20 - 80/49 is 183/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   70/20 = 70 × 49/20 × 49 = 3430/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
   80/49 = 80 × 20/49 × 20 = 1600/980
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3430/980 - 1600/980 = 3430 - 1600/980 = 1830/980
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 183/98
6. In mixed form: 185/98

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