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Subtract 70/75 from 42/8

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 70/75

42/8 - 70/75 is 259/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   42/8 = 42 × 75/8 × 75 = 3150/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   70/75 = 70 × 8/75 × 8 = 560/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3150/600 - 560/600 = 3150 - 560/600 = 2590/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 259/60
6. In mixed form: 419/60

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