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Subtract 35/36 from 28/3

1^st number: 9 1/3, 2^nd number: 35/36

28/3 - 35/36 is 301/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
   28/3 = 28 × 12/3 × 12 = 336/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   35/36 = 35 × 1/36 × 1 = 35/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/36 - 35/36 = 336 - 35/36 = 301/36
5. In mixed form: 813/36

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