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Subtract 45/80 from 35/9

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 45/80

35/9 - 45/80 is 479/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
   35/9 = 35 × 80/9 × 80 = 2800/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   45/80 = 45 × 9/80 × 9 = 405/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2800/720 - 405/720 = 2800 - 405/720 = 2395/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 479/144
6. In mixed form: 347/144

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