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Subtract 8/80 from 75/40

1^st number: 1 35/40, 2^nd number: 8/80

75/40 - 8/80 is 71/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   75/40 = 75 × 2/40 × 2 = 150/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   8/80 = 8 × 1/80 × 1 = 8/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/80 - 8/80 = 150 - 8/80 = 142/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/40
6. In mixed form: 131/40

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