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Subtract 9/80 from 35/8

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 9/80

35/8 - 9/80 is 341/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
   35/8 = 35 × 10/8 × 10 = 350/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   9/80 = 9 × 1/80 × 1 = 9/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/80 - 9/80 = 350 - 9/80 = 341/80
5. In mixed form: 421/80

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