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Subtract 3/4 from 35/80

35/80 - 3/4 is -5/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 4 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   35/80 = 35 × 1/80 × 1 = 35/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
   3/4 = 3 × 20/4 × 20 = 60/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/80 - 60/80 = 35 - 60/80 = -25/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/16

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