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Subtract 49/80 from 35/15

1^st number: 2 5/15, 2^nd number: 49/80

35/15 - 49/80 is 413/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   35/15 = 35 × 16/15 × 16 = 560/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/240 - 147/240 = 560 - 147/240 = 413/240
5. In mixed form: 1173/240

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