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Subtract 49/80 from 3/35

3/35 - 49/80 is -59/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   3/35 = 3 × 16/35 × 16 = 48/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   49/80 = 49 × 7/80 × 7 = 343/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/560 - 343/560 = 48 - 343/560 = -295/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/112

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