Answers

Subtract 35/50 from 70/8

1^st number: 8 6/8, 2^nd number: 35/50

70/8 - 35/50 is 161/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 50 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 50 × 4 = 200,
   35/50 = 35 × 4/50 × 4 = 140/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/200 - 140/200 = 1750 - 140/200 = 1610/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/20
6. In mixed form: 81/20

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