Answers

Subtract 6/80 from 70/35

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 6/80

70/35 - 6/80 is 77/40.

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,
   70/35 = 70 × 16/35 × 16 = 1120/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   6/80 = 6 × 7/80 × 7 = 42/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/560 - 42/560 = 1120 - 42/560 = 1078/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/40
6. In mixed form: 137/40

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