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Subtract 70/56 from 18/80

1^st number: 18/80, 2^nd number: 1 14/56

18/80 - 70/56 is -41/40.

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,
   18/80 = 18 × 7/80 × 7 = 126/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
   70/56 = 70 × 10/56 × 10 = 700/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/560 - 700/560 = 126 - 700/560 = -574/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/40

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