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Subtract 70/80 from 80/28

1^st number: 2 24/28, 2^nd number: 70/80

80/28 - 70/80 is 111/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
   80/28 = 80 × 20/28 × 20 = 1600/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   70/80 = 70 × 7/80 × 7 = 490/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1600/560 - 490/560 = 1600 - 490/560 = 1110/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/56
6. In mixed form: 155/56

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