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Subtract 7/36 from 36/25

1^st number: 1 11/25, 2^nd number: 7/36

36/25 - 7/36 is 1121/900.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   36/25 = 36 × 36/25 × 36 = 1296/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   7/36 = 7 × 25/36 × 25 = 175/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1296/900 - 175/900 = 1296 - 175/900 = 1121/900
5. In mixed form: 1221/900

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