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Subtract 27/80 from 8/35

8/35 - 27/80 is -61/560.

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,
   8/35 = 8 × 16/35 × 16 = 128/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   27/80 = 27 × 7/80 × 7 = 189/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   128/560 - 189/560 = 128 - 189/560 = -61/560

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