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Subtract 3/80 from 35/56

35/56 - 3/80 is 47/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
    35/56 = 35 × 10/56 × 10 = 350/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    3/80 = 3 × 7/80 × 7 = 21/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/560 - 21/560 = 350 - 21/560 = 329/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/80

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