Answers

Subtract 25/80 from 70/8

1^st number: 8 6/8, 2^nd number: 25/80

70/8 - 25/80 is 135/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
   70/8 = 70 × 10/8 × 10 = 700/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   25/80 = 25 × 1/80 × 1 = 25/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/80 - 25/80 = 700 - 25/80 = 675/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 135/16
6. In mixed form: 87/16

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