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Subtract 9/80 from 5/18

5/18 - 9/80 is 119/720.

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,
   5/18 = 5 × 40/18 × 40 = 200/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   9/80 = 9 × 9/80 × 9 = 81/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/720 - 81/720 = 200 - 81/720 = 119/720

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