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Subtract 80/56 from 35/80

1st number: 35/80, 2nd number: 1 24/56

35/80 - 80/56 is -111/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 56 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 56 × 10 = 560,
    80/56 = 80 × 10/56 × 10 = 800/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/560 - 800/560 = 245 - 800/560 = -555/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -111/112

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