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Subtract 35/80 from 70/2

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 35/80

70/2 - 35/80 is 553/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
   70/2 = 70 × 40/2 × 40 = 2800/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   35/80 = 35 × 1/80 × 1 = 35/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2800/80 - 35/80 = 2800 - 35/80 = 2765/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 553/16
6. In mixed form: 349/16

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