Answers

Subtract 36/20 from 49/35

1^st number: 1 14/35, 2^nd number: 1 16/20

49/35 - 36/20 is -2/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   49/35 = 49 × 4/35 × 4 = 196/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   36/20 = 36 × 7/20 × 7 = 252/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/140 - 252/140 = 196 - 252/140 = -56/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5

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