Answers

Subtract 50/36 from 35/15

1^st number: 2 5/15, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

35/15 - 50/36 is 17/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
   35/15 = 35 × 12/15 × 12 = 420/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/180 - 250/180 = 420 - 250/180 = 170/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/18

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