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Subtract 3/35 from 8/5

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 3/35

8/5 - 3/35 is 53/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   8/5 = 8 × 7/5 × 7 = 56/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   3/35 = 3 × 1/35 × 1 = 3/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/35 - 3/35 = 56 - 3/35 = 53/35
5. In mixed form: 118/35

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