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Subtract 20/7 from 35/36

1^st number: 35/36, 2^nd number: 2 6/7

35/36 - 20/7 is -475/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 7 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   35/36 = 35 × 7/36 × 7 = 245/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
   20/7 = 20 × 36/7 × 36 = 720/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/252 - 720/252 = 245 - 720/252 = -475/252

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