How do I reduce the file size when saving an mp3 in Audacity?

[DaniH]

I import a recorded mp3 file of about 6,000mb, edit by deleting sections etc but when I export as an mp3 or wave file, the end up over 55,000mb.
How do I save as mp3 and keep the file size smaller?
Thanks
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