Answers

Subtract 75/70 from 8/5

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 1 5/70

8/5 - 75/70 is 37/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
   8/5 = 8 × 14/5 × 14 = 112/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   75/70 = 75 × 1/70 × 1 = 75/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/70 - 75/70 = 112 - 75/70 = 37/70

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