Answers

Subtract 70/3 from 42/8

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 23 1/3

42/8 - 70/3 is -217/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 3 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   42/8 = 42 × 3/8 × 3 = 126/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
   70/3 = 70 × 8/3 × 8 = 560/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/24 - 560/24 = 126 - 560/24 = -434/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -217/12

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