Answers

Subtract 40/84 from 70/8

1^st number: 8 6/8, 2^nd number: 40/84

70/8 - 40/84 is 695/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 84 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 84 × 2 = 168,
   40/84 = 40 × 2/84 × 2 = 80/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/168 - 80/168 = 1470 - 80/168 = 1390/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 695/84
6. In mixed form: 823/84

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