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Subtract 80/14 from 35/8

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 5 10/14

35/8 - 80/14 is -75/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 14 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   35/8 = 35 × 7/8 × 7 = 245/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
   80/14 = 80 × 4/14 × 4 = 320/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/56 - 320/56 = 245 - 320/56 = -75/56

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