Answers

Subtract 35/63 from 70/8

1^st number: 8 6/8, 2^nd number: 35/63

70/8 - 35/63 is 295/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   70/8 = 70 × 63/8 × 63 = 4410/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   35/63 = 35 × 8/63 × 8 = 280/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4410/504 - 280/504 = 4410 - 280/504 = 4130/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 295/36
6. In mixed form: 87/36

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