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Subtract 90/49 from 80/24

1^st number: 3 8/24, 2^nd number: 1 41/49

80/24 - 90/49 is 220/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   80/24 = 80 × 49/24 × 49 = 3920/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
   90/49 = 90 × 24/49 × 24 = 2160/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3920/1176 - 2160/1176 = 3920 - 2160/1176 = 1760/1176
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 220/147
6. In mixed form: 173/147

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