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Subtract 8/80 from 28/6

1^st number: 4 4/6, 2^nd number: 8/80

28/6 - 8/80 is 137/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
   28/6 = 28 × 40/6 × 40 = 1120/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   8/80 = 8 × 3/80 × 3 = 24/240
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   1120/240 - 24/240 = 1120 - 24/240 = 1096/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/30
6. In mixed form: 417/30

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