Answers

Subtract 80/8 from 35/45

1^st number: 35/45, 2^nd number: 10 0/8

35/45 - 80/8 is -83/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   80/8 = 80 × 45/8 × 45 = 3600/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/360 - 3600/360 = 280 - 3600/360 = -3320/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/9

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