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Subtract 2/30 from 2/80

2/80 - 2/30 is -1/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/240 - 16/240 = 6 - 16/240 = -10/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/24

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