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Subtract 54/35 from 36/28

1^st number: 1 8/28, 2^nd number: 1 19/35

36/28 - 54/35 is -9/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   36/28 = 36 × 5/28 × 5 = 180/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   54/35 = 54 × 4/35 × 4 = 216/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/140 - 216/140 = 180 - 216/140 = -36/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/35

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