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Subtract 8/35 from 75/4

1^st number: 18 3/4, 2^nd number: 8/35

75/4 - 8/35 is 2593/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   75/4 = 75 × 35/4 × 35 = 2625/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   8/35 = 8 × 4/35 × 4 = 32/140
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   2625/140 - 32/140 = 2625 - 32/140 = 2593/140
5. In mixed form: 1873/140

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