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Subtract 3/80 from 75/35

1^st number: 2 5/35, 2^nd number: 3/80

75/35 - 3/80 is 1179/560.

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,
   75/35 = 75 × 16/35 × 16 = 1200/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   3/80 = 3 × 7/80 × 7 = 21/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1200/560 - 21/560 = 1200 - 21/560 = 1179/560
5. In mixed form: 259/560

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