Answers

Subtract 27/4 from 35/45

1^st number: 35/45, 2^nd number: 6 3/4

35/45 - 27/4 is -215/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   35/45 = 35 × 4/45 × 4 = 140/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
   27/4 = 27 × 45/4 × 45 = 1215/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/180 - 1215/180 = 140 - 1215/180 = -1075/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -215/36

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