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Subtract 80/56 from 30/35

1^st number: 30/35, 2^nd number: 1 24/56

30/35 - 80/56 is -4/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   30/35 = 30 × 8/35 × 8 = 240/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   80/56 = 80 × 5/56 × 5 = 400/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/280 - 400/280 = 240 - 400/280 = -160/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/7

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