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Subtract 7/80 from 35/45

35/45 - 7/80 is 497/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   35/45 = 35 × 16/45 × 16 = 560/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   7/80 = 7 × 9/80 × 9 = 63/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/720 - 63/720 = 560 - 63/720 = 497/720

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