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Subtract 35/56 from 3/80

3/80 - 35/56 is -47/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 56 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   3/80 = 3 × 7/80 × 7 = 21/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
   35/56 = 35 × 10/56 × 10 = 350/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/560 - 350/560 = 21 - 350/560 = -329/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/80

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