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Subtract 9/35 from 8/4

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 9/35

8/4 - 9/35 is 61/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   8/4 = 8 × 35/4 × 35 = 280/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   9/35 = 9 × 4/35 × 4 = 36/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/140 - 36/140 = 280 - 36/140 = 244/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/35
6. In mixed form: 126/35

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