Answers

Subtract 70/7 from 70/8

1^st number: 8 6/8, 2^nd number: 10 0/7

70/8 - 70/7 is -5/4.

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,
   70/7 = 70 × 8/7 × 8 = 560/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/56 - 560/56 = 490 - 560/56 = -70/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/4

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