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Subtract 35/36 from 6/2

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 35/36

6/2 - 35/36 is 73/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
   6/2 = 6 × 18/2 × 18 = 108/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   35/36 = 35 × 1/36 × 1 = 35/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/36 - 35/36 = 108 - 35/36 = 73/36
5. In mixed form: 21/36

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