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Subtract 35/80 from 36/9

1^st number: 4 0/9, 2^nd number: 35/80

36/9 - 35/80 is 57/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
   36/9 = 36 × 80/9 × 80 = 2880/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   35/80 = 35 × 9/80 × 9 = 315/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2880/720 - 315/720 = 2880 - 315/720 = 2565/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/16
6. In mixed form: 39/16

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