Answers

Subtract 90/25 from 2/36

1^st number: 2/36, 2^nd number: 3 15/25

2/36 - 90/25 is -319/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   2/36 = 2 × 25/36 × 25 = 50/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   90/25 = 90 × 36/25 × 36 = 3240/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/900 - 3240/900 = 50 - 3240/900 = -3190/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -319/90

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