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Subtract 15/80 from 35/4

1^st number: 8 3/4, 2^nd number: 15/80

35/4 - 15/80 is 137/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
   35/4 = 35 × 20/4 × 20 = 700/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   15/80 = 15 × 1/80 × 1 = 15/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/80 - 15/80 = 700 - 15/80 = 685/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/16
6. In mixed form: 89/16

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