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Subtract 7/80 from 35/10

1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 7/80

35/10 - 7/80 is 273/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    35/10 = 35 × 8/10 × 8 = 280/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    7/80 = 7 × 1/80 × 1 = 7/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/80 - 7/80 = 280 - 7/80 = 273/80
  5. In mixed form: 333/80

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