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Subtract 8/35 from 2/80

2/80 - 8/35 is -57/280.

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,
   8/35 = 8 × 16/35 × 16 = 128/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/560 - 128/560 = 14 - 128/560 = -114/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/280

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