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Subtract 2/80 from 4/35

4/35 - 2/80 is 5/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   4/35 = 4 × 16/35 × 16 = 64/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   2/80 = 2 × 7/80 × 7 = 14/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/560 - 14/560 = 64 - 14/560 = 50/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/56

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