Answers

Subtract 35/9 from 35/60

1^st number: 35/60, 2^nd number: 3 8/9

35/60 - 35/9 is -119/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   35/60 = 35 × 3/60 × 3 = 105/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   35/9 = 35 × 20/9 × 20 = 700/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/180 - 700/180 = 105 - 700/180 = -595/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/36

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