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Subtract 35/20 from 36/5

1^st number: 7 1/5, 2^nd number: 1 15/20

36/5 - 35/20 is 109/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 20 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   36/5 = 36 × 4/5 × 4 = 144/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   35/20 = 35 × 1/20 × 1 = 35/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/20 - 35/20 = 144 - 35/20 = 109/20
5. In mixed form: 59/20

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