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Subtract 7/70 from 25/8

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 7/70

25/8 - 7/70 is 121/40.

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,
   7/70 = 7 × 4/70 × 4 = 28/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/280 - 28/280 = 875 - 28/280 = 847/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/40
6. In mixed form: 31/40

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