Answers

Subtract 35/6 from 20/72

1^st number: 20/72, 2^nd number: 5 5/6

20/72 - 35/6 is -50/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 6 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   20/72 = 20 × 1/72 × 1 = 20/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   35/6 = 35 × 12/6 × 12 = 420/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/72 - 420/72 = 20 - 420/72 = -400/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -50/9

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