Answers

Subtract 40/35 from 25/8

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

25/8 - 40/35 is 111/56.

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,
   25/8 = 25 × 35/8 × 35 = 875/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   40/35 = 40 × 8/35 × 8 = 320/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/280 - 320/280 = 875 - 320/280 = 555/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/56
6. In mixed form: 155/56

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