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Subtract 70/6 from 20/80

1^st number: 20/80, 2^nd number: 11 4/6

20/80 - 70/6 is -137/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 6 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
   70/6 = 70 × 40/6 × 40 = 2800/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/240 - 2800/240 = 60 - 2800/240 = -2740/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/12

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