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Subtract 20/35 from 45/80

45/80 - 20/35 is -1/112.

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,
   45/80 = 45 × 7/80 × 7 = 315/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   20/35 = 20 × 16/35 × 16 = 320/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/560 - 320/560 = 315 - 320/560 = -5/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/112

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