Answers

Subtract 56/35 from 2/80

1^st number: 2/80, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

2/80 - 56/35 is -63/40.

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,
   2/80 = 2 × 7/80 × 7 = 14/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   56/35 = 56 × 16/35 × 16 = 896/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/560 - 896/560 = 14 - 896/560 = -882/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -63/40

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