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Subtract 35/8 from 35/36

1^st number: 35/36, 2^nd number: 4 3/8

35/36 - 35/8 is -245/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   35/36 = 35 × 2/36 × 2 = 70/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   35/8 = 35 × 9/8 × 9 = 315/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/72 - 315/72 = 70 - 315/72 = -245/72

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