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Subtract 80/35 from 70/80

1st number: 70/80, 2nd number: 2 10/35

70/80 - 80/35 is -79/56.

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,
    70/80 = 70 × 7/80 × 7 = 490/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    80/35 = 80 × 16/35 × 16 = 1280/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/560 - 1280/560 = 490 - 1280/560 = -790/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/56

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