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Subtract 24/35 from 30/80

30/80 - 24/35 is -87/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 35 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   30/80 = 30 × 7/80 × 7 = 210/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   24/35 = 24 × 16/35 × 16 = 384/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/560 - 384/560 = 210 - 384/560 = -174/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -87/280

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