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Subtract 6/28 from 70/8

1^st number: 8 6/8, 2^nd number: 6/28

70/8 - 6/28 is 239/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 28 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   70/8 = 70 × 7/8 × 7 = 490/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   6/28 = 6 × 2/28 × 2 = 12/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/56 - 12/56 = 490 - 12/56 = 478/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/28
6. In mixed form: 815/28

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