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Subtract 42/80 from 6/5

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 42/80

6/5 - 42/80 is 27/40.

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,
   6/5 = 6 × 16/5 × 16 = 96/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   42/80 = 42 × 1/80 × 1 = 42/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/80 - 42/80 = 96 - 42/80 = 54/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/40

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