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Subtract 45/56 from 10/80

10/80 - 45/56 is -19/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 56 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   10/80 = 10 × 7/80 × 7 = 70/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
   45/56 = 45 × 10/56 × 10 = 450/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/560 - 450/560 = 70 - 450/560 = -380/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/28

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