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Subtract 50/18 from 80/60

1^st number: 1 20/60, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

80/60 - 50/18 is -13/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   80/60 = 80 × 3/60 × 3 = 240/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   50/18 = 50 × 10/18 × 10 = 500/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/180 - 500/180 = 240 - 500/180 = -260/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/9

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