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Subtract 56/80 from 80/30

1^st number: 2 20/30, 2^nd number: 56/80

80/30 - 56/80 is 59/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   80/30 = 80 × 8/30 × 8 = 640/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   56/80 = 56 × 3/80 × 3 = 168/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   640/240 - 168/240 = 640 - 168/240 = 472/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/30
6. In mixed form: 129/30

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