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Subtract 8/35 from 81/2

1^st number: 40 1/2, 2^nd number: 8/35

81/2 - 8/35 is 2819/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
   81/2 = 81 × 35/2 × 35 = 2835/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   8/35 = 8 × 2/35 × 2 = 16/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2835/70 - 16/70 = 2835 - 16/70 = 2819/70
5. In mixed form: 4019/70

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