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Subtract 50/35 from 7/80

1^st number: 7/80, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

7/80 - 50/35 is -751/560.

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,
   7/80 = 7 × 7/80 × 7 = 49/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   50/35 = 50 × 16/35 × 16 = 800/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/560 - 800/560 = 49 - 800/560 = -751/560

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