Answers

Subtract 35/90 from 70/8

1^st number: 8 6/8, 2^nd number: 35/90

70/8 - 35/90 is 301/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   70/8 = 70 × 45/8 × 45 = 3150/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   35/90 = 35 × 4/90 × 4 = 140/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3150/360 - 140/360 = 3150 - 140/360 = 3010/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 301/36
6. In mixed form: 813/36

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