Answers

Subtract 40/42 from 70/8

1^st number: 8 6/8, 2^nd number: 40/42

70/8 - 40/42 is 655/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 42 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   70/8 = 70 × 21/8 × 21 = 1470/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   40/42 = 40 × 4/42 × 4 = 160/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/168 - 160/168 = 1470 - 160/168 = 1310/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 655/84
6. In mixed form: 767/84

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