Answers

Subtract 72/35 from 75/80

1^st number: 75/80, 2^nd number: 2 2/35

75/80 - 72/35 is -627/560.

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,
   75/80 = 75 × 7/80 × 7 = 525/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   72/35 = 72 × 16/35 × 16 = 1152/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/560 - 1152/560 = 525 - 1152/560 = -627/560

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