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Subtract 18/80 from 98/35

1^st number: 2 28/35, 2^nd number: 18/80

98/35 - 18/80 is 103/40.

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,
   98/35 = 98 × 16/35 × 16 = 1568/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   18/80 = 18 × 7/80 × 7 = 126/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/560 - 126/560 = 1568 - 126/560 = 1442/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/40
6. In mixed form: 223/40

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