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Subtract 70/80 from 75/14

1^st number: 5 5/14, 2^nd number: 70/80

75/14 - 70/80 is 251/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
   75/14 = 75 × 40/14 × 40 = 3000/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   70/80 = 70 × 7/80 × 7 = 490/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3000/560 - 490/560 = 3000 - 490/560 = 2510/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 251/56
6. In mixed form: 427/56

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