Answers

Subtract 36/72 from 35/90

35/90 - 36/72 is -1/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   35/90 = 35 × 4/90 × 4 = 140/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/360 - 180/360 = 140 - 180/360 = -40/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/9

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