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Subtract 36/35 from 25/90

1^st number: 25/90, 2^nd number: 1 1/35

25/90 - 36/35 is -473/630.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 35 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   25/90 = 25 × 7/90 × 7 = 175/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   36/35 = 36 × 18/35 × 18 = 648/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/630 - 648/630 = 175 - 648/630 = -473/630

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