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Subtract 2/35 from 8/9

8/9 - 2/35 is 262/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
   8/9 = 8 × 35/9 × 35 = 280/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   2/35 = 2 × 9/35 × 9 = 18/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/315 - 18/315 = 280 - 18/315 = 262/315

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