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Subtract 40/35 from 70/8

1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 1 5/35

70/8 - 40/35 is 213/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 35 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 35 × 8 = 280,
    40/35 = 40 × 8/35 × 8 = 320/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2450/280 - 320/280 = 2450 - 320/280 = 2130/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 213/28
  6. In mixed form: 717/28

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