Answers

Subtract 60/70 from 75/8

1^st number: 9 3/8, 2^nd number: 60/70

75/8 - 60/70 is 477/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   75/8 = 75 × 35/8 × 35 = 2625/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   60/70 = 60 × 4/70 × 4 = 240/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2625/280 - 240/280 = 2625 - 240/280 = 2385/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 477/56
6. In mixed form: 829/56

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