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Subtract 8/7 from 35/5

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 1 1/7

35/5 - 8/7 is 41/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    35/5 = 35 × 7/5 × 7 = 245/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    8/7 = 8 × 5/7 × 5 = 40/35
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/35 - 40/35 = 245 - 40/35 = 205/35
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/7
  6. In mixed form: 56/7

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