Answers

Subtract 60/10 from 2/80

1^st number: 2/80, 2^nd number: 6 0/10

2/80 - 60/10 is -239/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 10 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 10 × 8 = 80,
   60/10 = 60 × 8/10 × 8 = 480/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/80 - 480/80 = 2 - 480/80 = -478/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -239/40

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