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Subtract 7/80 from 2/35

2/35 - 7/80 is -17/560.

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,
   2/35 = 2 × 16/35 × 16 = 32/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   7/80 = 7 × 7/80 × 7 = 49/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/560 - 49/560 = 32 - 49/560 = -17/560

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