Answers

Subtract 35/50 from 36/5

1^st number: 7 1/5, 2^nd number: 35/50

36/5 - 35/50 is 13/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
   36/5 = 36 × 10/5 × 10 = 360/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   35/50 = 35 × 1/50 × 1 = 35/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/50 - 35/50 = 360 - 35/50 = 325/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/2
6. In mixed form: 61/2

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