Answers

Subtract 35/3 from 18/36

1^st number: 18/36, 2^nd number: 11 2/3

18/36 - 35/3 is -67/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 3 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   18/36 = 18 × 1/36 × 1 = 18/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
   35/3 = 35 × 12/3 × 12 = 420/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/36 - 420/36 = 18 - 420/36 = -402/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/6

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