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Subtract 35/40 from 2/80

2/80 - 35/40 is -17/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 40 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   2/80 = 2 × 1/80 × 1 = 2/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   35/40 = 35 × 2/40 × 2 = 70/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/80 - 70/80 = 2 - 70/80 = -68/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/20

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