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Subtract 7/80 from 56/30

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 7/80

56/30 - 7/80 is 427/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   56/30 = 56 × 8/30 × 8 = 448/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   7/80 = 7 × 3/80 × 3 = 21/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/240 - 21/240 = 448 - 21/240 = 427/240
5. In mixed form: 1187/240

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