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Subtract 2/60 from 35/80

35/80 - 2/60 is 97/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 60 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    2/60 = 2 × 4/60 × 4 = 8/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    105/240 - 8/240 = 105 - 8/240 = 97/240

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