Answers

Subtract 35/10 from 5/80

1^st number: 5/80, 2^nd number: 3 5/10

5/80 - 35/10 is -55/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 10 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   5/80 = 5 × 1/80 × 1 = 5/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
   35/10 = 35 × 8/10 × 8 = 280/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/80 - 280/80 = 5 - 280/80 = -275/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/16

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