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Subtract 8/75 from 35/9

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 8/75

35/9 - 8/75 is 851/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   35/9 = 35 × 25/9 × 25 = 875/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   8/75 = 8 × 3/75 × 3 = 24/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/225 - 24/225 = 875 - 24/225 = 851/225
5. In mixed form: 3176/225

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