Answers

Subtract 50/6 from 35/9

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 8 2/6

35/9 - 50/6 is -40/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   35/9 = 35 × 2/9 × 2 = 70/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
   50/6 = 50 × 3/6 × 3 = 150/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/18 - 150/18 = 70 - 150/18 = -80/18
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/9

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