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Subtract 48/80 from 80/12

1^st number: 6 8/12, 2^nd number: 48/80

80/12 - 48/80 is 91/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
   80/12 = 80 × 20/12 × 20 = 1600/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   48/80 = 48 × 3/80 × 3 = 144/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1600/240 - 144/240 = 1600 - 144/240 = 1456/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/15
6. In mixed form: 61/15

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