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Subtract 14/80 from 35/30

1^st number: 1 5/30, 2^nd number: 14/80

35/30 - 14/80 is 119/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   35/30 = 35 × 8/30 × 8 = 280/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   280/240 - 42/240 = 280 - 42/240 = 238/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/120

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