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Subtract 35/70 from 70/8

1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 35/70

70/8 - 35/70 is 33/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    70/8 = 70 × 35/8 × 35 = 2450/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    35/70 = 35 × 4/70 × 4 = 140/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2450/280 - 140/280 = 2450 - 140/280 = 2310/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/4
  6. In mixed form: 81/4

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