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Subtract 7/80 from 25/10

1^st number: 2 5/10, 2^nd number: 7/80

25/10 - 7/80 is 193/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
   25/10 = 25 × 8/10 × 8 = 200/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   7/80 = 7 × 1/80 × 1 = 7/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/80 - 7/80 = 200 - 7/80 = 193/80
5. In mixed form: 233/80

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