Answers

Subtract 60/16 from 35/36

1^st number: 35/36, 2^nd number: 3 12/16

35/36 - 60/16 is -25/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 16 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   35/36 = 35 × 4/36 × 4 = 140/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   60/16 = 60 × 9/16 × 9 = 540/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/144 - 540/144 = 140 - 540/144 = -400/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/9

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