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Subtract 9/80 from 54/7

1^st number: 7 5/7, 2^nd number: 9/80

54/7 - 9/80 is 4257/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
   54/7 = 54 × 80/7 × 80 = 4320/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   9/80 = 9 × 7/80 × 7 = 63/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4320/560 - 63/560 = 4320 - 63/560 = 4257/560
5. In mixed form: 7337/560

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