Answers

Subtract 35/7 from 36/4

1^st number: 9 0/4, 2^nd number: 5 0/7

36/4 - 35/7 is 4/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   36/4 = 36 × 7/4 × 7 = 252/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
   35/7 = 35 × 4/7 × 4 = 140/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/28 - 140/28 = 252 - 140/28 = 112/28
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/1

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