Answers

Subtract 80/35 from 35/80

1^st number: 35/80, 2^nd number: 2 10/35

35/80 - 80/35 is -207/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 35 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   35/80 = 35 × 7/80 × 7 = 245/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   80/35 = 80 × 16/35 × 16 = 1280/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/560 - 1280/560 = 245 - 1280/560 = -1035/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -207/112

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