Answers

Subtract 35/3 from 25/8

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 11 2/3

25/8 - 35/3 is -205/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 3 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   25/8 = 25 × 3/8 × 3 = 75/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
   35/3 = 35 × 8/3 × 8 = 280/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/24 - 280/24 = 75 - 280/24 = -205/24

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