Answers

Subtract 40/35 from 5/80

1^st number: 5/80, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

5/80 - 40/35 is -121/112.

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,
   5/80 = 5 × 7/80 × 7 = 35/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   40/35 = 40 × 16/35 × 16 = 640/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/560 - 640/560 = 35 - 640/560 = -605/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/112

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