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Subtract 35/8 from 3/80

1st number: 3/80, 2nd number: 4 3/8

3/80 - 35/8 is -347/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 8 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    3/80 = 3 × 1/80 × 1 = 3/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
    35/8 = 35 × 10/8 × 10 = 350/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/80 - 350/80 = 3 - 350/80 = -347/80

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