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Subtract 27/80 from 72/35

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 27/80

72/35 - 27/80 is 963/560.

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,
   72/35 = 72 × 16/35 × 16 = 1152/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   27/80 = 27 × 7/80 × 7 = 189/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1152/560 - 189/560 = 1152 - 189/560 = 963/560
5. In mixed form: 1403/560

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