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Subtract 1/80 from 6/30

6/30 - 1/80 is 3/16.

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,
   6/30 = 6 × 8/30 × 8 = 48/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/240 - 3/240 = 48 - 3/240 = 45/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/16

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