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Subtract 5/80 from 28/25

1^st number: 1 3/25, 2^nd number: 5/80

28/25 - 5/80 is 423/400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
   28/25 = 28 × 16/25 × 16 = 448/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   5/80 = 5 × 5/80 × 5 = 25/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/400 - 25/400 = 448 - 25/400 = 423/400
5. In mixed form: 123/400

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