Answers

Subtract 36/8 from 70/2

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 4 4/8

70/2 - 36/8 is 61/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 8 is 8
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 4 = 8,
   70/2 = 70 × 4/2 × 4 = 280/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   36/8 = 36 × 1/8 × 1 = 36/8
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/8 - 36/8 = 280 - 36/8 = 244/8
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/2
6. In mixed form: 301/2

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