Answers

Subtract 35/10 from 20/9

1^st number: 2 2/9, 2^nd number: 3 5/10

20/9 - 35/10 is -23/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
   20/9 = 20 × 10/9 × 10 = 200/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   35/10 = 35 × 9/10 × 9 = 315/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/90 - 315/90 = 200 - 315/90 = -115/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/18

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