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Subtract 2/80 from 35/72

35/72 - 2/80 is 83/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
   35/72 = 35 × 10/72 × 10 = 350/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   2/80 = 2 × 9/80 × 9 = 18/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/720 - 18/720 = 350 - 18/720 = 332/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/180

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