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Subtract 56/63 from 2/80

2/80 - 56/63 is -311/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 63 is 5040
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
   2/80 = 2 × 63/80 × 63 = 126/5040
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
   56/63 = 56 × 80/63 × 80 = 4480/5040
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/5040 - 4480/5040 = 126 - 4480/5040 = -4354/5040
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -311/360

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