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Subtract 14/5 from 12/80

1^st number: 12/80, 2^nd number: 2 4/5

12/80 - 14/5 is -53/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 5 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   12/80 = 12 × 1/80 × 1 = 12/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
   14/5 = 14 × 16/5 × 16 = 224/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/80 - 224/80 = 12 - 224/80 = -212/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/20

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