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Subtract 56/4 from 8/80

1^st number: 8/80, 2^nd number: 14 0/4

8/80 - 56/4 is -139/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 4 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   8/80 = 8 × 1/80 × 1 = 8/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
   56/4 = 56 × 20/4 × 20 = 1120/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/80 - 1120/80 = 8 - 1120/80 = -1112/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/10

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