Answers

Subtract 35/20 from 8/3

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 15/20

8/3 - 35/20 is 11/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   8/3 = 8 × 20/3 × 20 = 160/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   35/20 = 35 × 3/20 × 3 = 105/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/60 - 105/60 = 160 - 105/60 = 55/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/12

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