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Subtract 98/8 from 3/80

1^st number: 3/80, 2^nd number: 12 2/8

3/80 - 98/8 is -977/80.

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,
   98/8 = 98 × 10/8 × 10 = 980/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3/80 - 980/80 = 3 - 980/80 = -977/80

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