Answers

Subtract 60/7 from 70/8

1^st number: 8 6/8, 2^nd number: 8 4/7

70/8 - 60/7 is 5/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 7 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 7 × 8 = 56,
   60/7 = 60 × 8/7 × 8 = 480/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/56 - 480/56 = 490 - 480/56 = 10/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/28

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