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Subtract 6/80 from 35/24

1^st number: 1 11/24, 2^nd number: 6/80

35/24 - 6/80 is 83/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   35/24 = 35 × 10/24 × 10 = 350/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/240 - 18/240 = 350 - 18/240 = 332/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/60
6. In mixed form: 123/60

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