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Subtract 8/35 from 15/80

15/80 - 8/35 is -23/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 35 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    15/80 = 15 × 7/80 × 7 = 105/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    8/35 = 8 × 16/35 × 16 = 128/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    105/560 - 128/560 = 105 - 128/560 = -23/560

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