Answers

Subtract 70/36 from 63/5

1^st number: 12 3/5, 2^nd number: 1 34/36

63/5 - 70/36 is 959/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
   63/5 = 63 × 36/5 × 36 = 2268/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/180 - 350/180 = 2268 - 350/180 = 1918/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 959/90
6. In mixed form: 1059/90

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