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Subtract 21/35 from 56/8

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 21/35

56/8 - 21/35 is 32/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   56/8 = 56 × 35/8 × 35 = 1960/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   21/35 = 21 × 8/35 × 8 = 168/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/280 - 168/280 = 1960 - 168/280 = 1792/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/5
6. In mixed form: 62/5

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