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Subtract 15/36 from 70/8

1^st number: 8 6/8, 2^nd number: 15/36

70/8 - 15/36 is 25/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   70/8 = 70 × 9/8 × 9 = 630/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   15/36 = 15 × 2/36 × 2 = 30/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/72 - 30/72 = 630 - 30/72 = 600/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/3
6. In mixed form: 81/3

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