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Subtract 10/70 from 25/8

1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 10/70

25/8 - 10/70 is 167/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    25/8 = 25 × 35/8 × 35 = 875/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    10/70 = 10 × 4/70 × 4 = 40/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    875/280 - 40/280 = 875 - 40/280 = 835/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/56
  6. In mixed form: 255/56

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