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Subtract 45/80 from 12/35

12/35 - 45/80 is -123/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   12/35 = 12 × 16/35 × 16 = 192/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   45/80 = 45 × 7/80 × 7 = 315/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/560 - 315/560 = 192 - 315/560 = -123/560

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