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Subtract 7/80 from 42/18

1^st number: 2 6/18, 2^nd number: 7/80

42/18 - 7/80 is 539/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
   42/18 = 42 × 40/18 × 40 = 1680/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   7/80 = 7 × 9/80 × 9 = 63/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1680/720 - 63/720 = 1680 - 63/720 = 1617/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 539/240
6. In mixed form: 259/240

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