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Subtract 27/80 from 28/2

1^st number: 14 0/2, 2^nd number: 27/80

28/2 - 27/80 is 1093/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
   28/2 = 28 × 40/2 × 40 = 1120/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   27/80 = 27 × 1/80 × 1 = 27/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/80 - 27/80 = 1120 - 27/80 = 1093/80
5. In mixed form: 1353/80

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