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Subtract 3/80 from 35/27

1^st number: 1 8/27, 2^nd number: 3/80

35/27 - 3/80 is 2719/2160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
   35/27 = 35 × 80/27 × 80 = 2800/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   3/80 = 3 × 27/80 × 27 = 81/2160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2800/2160 - 81/2160 = 2800 - 81/2160 = 2719/2160
5. In mixed form: 1559/2160

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