Answers

Subtract 35/20 from 36/90

1^st number: 36/90, 2^nd number: 1 15/20

36/90 - 35/20 is -27/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   36/90 = 36 × 2/90 × 2 = 72/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   35/20 = 35 × 9/20 × 9 = 315/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/180 - 315/180 = 72 - 315/180 = -243/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/20

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