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Subtract 5/80 from 54/5

1^st number: 10 4/5, 2^nd number: 5/80

54/5 - 5/80 is 859/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
   54/5 = 54 × 16/5 × 16 = 864/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   5/80 = 5 × 1/80 × 1 = 5/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   864/80 - 5/80 = 864 - 5/80 = 859/80
5. In mixed form: 1059/80

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