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Subtract 2/80 from 14/4

1^st number: 3 2/4, 2^nd number: 2/80

14/4 - 2/80 is 139/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
   14/4 = 14 × 20/4 × 20 = 280/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   2/80 = 2 × 1/80 × 1 = 2/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/80 - 2/80 = 280 - 2/80 = 278/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/40
6. In mixed form: 319/40

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