Answers

Subtract 8/35 from 90/4

1^st number: 22 2/4, 2^nd number: 8/35

90/4 - 8/35 is 1559/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   90/4 = 90 × 35/4 × 35 = 3150/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   8/35 = 8 × 4/35 × 4 = 32/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3150/140 - 32/140 = 3150 - 32/140 = 3118/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1559/70
6. In mixed form: 2219/70

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