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Subtract 5/80 from 63/35

1^st number: 1 28/35, 2^nd number: 5/80

63/35 - 5/80 is 139/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   63/35 = 63 × 16/35 × 16 = 1008/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   5/80 = 5 × 7/80 × 7 = 35/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1008/560 - 35/560 = 1008 - 35/560 = 973/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/80
6. In mixed form: 159/80

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