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Subtract 35/27 from 28/36

1^st number: 28/36, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

28/36 - 35/27 is -14/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   28/36 = 28 × 3/36 × 3 = 84/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   35/27 = 35 × 4/27 × 4 = 140/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/108 - 140/108 = 84 - 140/108 = -56/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/27

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