Answers

Subtract 35/70 from 50/8

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 35/70

50/8 - 35/70 is 23/4.

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,
   50/8 = 50 × 35/8 × 35 = 1750/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   35/70 = 35 × 4/70 × 4 = 140/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/280 - 140/280 = 1750 - 140/280 = 1610/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/4
6. In mixed form: 53/4

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