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Subtract 9/80 from 84/35

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 9/80

84/35 - 9/80 is 183/80.

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,
   84/35 = 84 × 16/35 × 16 = 1344/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   9/80 = 9 × 7/80 × 7 = 63/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1344/560 - 63/560 = 1344 - 63/560 = 1281/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 183/80
6. In mixed form: 223/80

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