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Subtract 2/8 from 81/35

1st number: 2 11/35, 2nd number: 2/8

81/35 - 2/8 is 289/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 8 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    81/35 = 81 × 8/35 × 8 = 648/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    2/8 = 2 × 35/8 × 35 = 70/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    648/280 - 70/280 = 648 - 70/280 = 578/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 289/140
  6. In mixed form: 29/140

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