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Subtract 8/35 from 15/8

1^st number: 1 7/8, 2^nd number: 8/35

15/8 - 8/35 is 461/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   15/8 = 15 × 35/8 × 35 = 525/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   8/35 = 8 × 8/35 × 8 = 64/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/280 - 64/280 = 525 - 64/280 = 461/280
5. In mixed form: 1181/280

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