Answers

Subtract 70/9 from 2/36

1^st number: 2/36, 2^nd number: 7 7/9

2/36 - 70/9 is -139/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   70/9 = 70 × 4/9 × 4 = 280/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/36 - 280/36 = 2 - 280/36 = -278/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/18

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