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Subtract 7/80 from 35/75

35/75 - 7/80 is 91/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    35/75 = 35 × 16/75 × 16 = 560/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
    7/80 = 7 × 15/80 × 15 = 105/1200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    560/1200 - 105/1200 = 560 - 105/1200 = 455/1200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/240

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