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Subtract 28/80 from 50/35

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 28/80

50/35 - 28/80 is 151/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   50/35 = 50 × 16/35 × 16 = 800/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   28/80 = 28 × 7/80 × 7 = 196/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   800/560 - 196/560 = 800 - 196/560 = 604/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/140
6. In mixed form: 111/140

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