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Subtract 49/48 from 80/8

1^st number: 10 0/8, 2^nd number: 1 1/48

80/8 - 49/48 is 431/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
   80/8 = 80 × 6/8 × 6 = 480/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   49/48 = 49 × 1/48 × 1 = 49/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/48 - 49/48 = 480 - 49/48 = 431/48
5. In mixed form: 847/48

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