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Subtract 2/80 from 35/42

35/42 - 2/80 is 97/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
   35/42 = 35 × 40/42 × 40 = 1400/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   2/80 = 2 × 21/80 × 21 = 42/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/1680 - 42/1680 = 1400 - 42/1680 = 1358/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/120

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