Answers

Subtract 80/10 from 35/36

1^st number: 35/36, 2^nd number: 8 0/10

35/36 - 80/10 is -253/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
   80/10 = 80 × 18/10 × 18 = 1440/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/180 - 1440/180 = 175 - 1440/180 = -1265/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -253/36

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