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Subtract 14/80 from 70/18

1^st number: 3 16/18, 2^nd number: 14/80

70/18 - 14/80 is 1337/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
   70/18 = 70 × 40/18 × 40 = 2800/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   14/80 = 14 × 9/80 × 9 = 126/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2800/720 - 126/720 = 2800 - 126/720 = 2674/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1337/360
6. In mixed form: 3257/360

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