Answers

Subtract 35/45 from 35/8

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 35/45

35/8 - 35/45 is 259/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   35/8 = 35 × 45/8 × 45 = 1575/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1575/360 - 280/360 = 1575 - 280/360 = 1295/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 259/72
6. In mixed form: 343/72

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