Answers

Subtract 49/35 from 81/8

1^st number: 10 1/8, 2^nd number: 1 14/35

81/8 - 49/35 is 349/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   81/8 = 81 × 35/8 × 35 = 2835/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   49/35 = 49 × 8/35 × 8 = 392/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2835/280 - 392/280 = 2835 - 392/280 = 2443/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 349/40
6. In mixed form: 829/40

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