Answers

Subtract 35/9 from 60/35

1^st number: 1 25/35, 2^nd number: 3 8/9

60/35 - 35/9 is -137/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 9 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   60/35 = 60 × 9/35 × 9 = 540/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
   35/9 = 35 × 35/9 × 35 = 1225/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/315 - 1225/315 = 540 - 1225/315 = -685/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/63

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