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Subtract 30/25 from 70/8

1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 1 5/25

70/8 - 30/25 is 151/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 25 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    70/8 = 70 × 25/8 × 25 = 1750/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    30/25 = 30 × 8/25 × 8 = 240/200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1750/200 - 240/200 = 1750 - 240/200 = 1510/200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/20
  6. In mixed form: 711/20

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