Answers

Subtract 48/8 from 35/7

1^st number: 5 0/7, 2^nd number: 6 0/8

35/7 - 48/8 is -1/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   35/7 = 35 × 8/7 × 8 = 280/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   48/8 = 48 × 7/8 × 7 = 336/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/56 - 336/56 = 280 - 336/56 = -56/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1

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