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Subtract 8/35 from 8/3

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

8/3 - 8/35 is 256/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
   8/3 = 8 × 35/3 × 35 = 280/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   8/35 = 8 × 3/35 × 3 = 24/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/105 - 24/105 = 280 - 24/105 = 256/105
5. In mixed form: 246/105

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