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Subtract 9/35 from 54/80

54/80 - 9/35 is 117/280.

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,
   54/80 = 54 × 7/80 × 7 = 378/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   9/35 = 9 × 16/35 × 16 = 144/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/560 - 144/560 = 378 - 144/560 = 234/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/280

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