Answers

Subtract 20/70 from 35/8

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 20/70

35/8 - 20/70 is 229/56.

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,
   35/8 = 35 × 35/8 × 35 = 1225/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   20/70 = 20 × 4/70 × 4 = 80/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/280 - 80/280 = 1225 - 80/280 = 1145/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 229/56
6. In mixed form: 45/56

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