Answers

Subtract 80/5 from 35/9

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 16 0/5

35/9 - 80/5 is -109/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   35/9 = 35 × 5/9 × 5 = 175/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   80/5 = 80 × 9/5 × 9 = 720/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/45 - 720/45 = 175 - 720/45 = -545/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/9

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