Answers

Subtract 9/36 from 64/35

1^st number: 1 29/35, 2^nd number: 9/36

64/35 - 9/36 is 221/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
   64/35 = 64 × 36/35 × 36 = 2304/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   9/36 = 9 × 35/36 × 35 = 315/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2304/1260 - 315/1260 = 2304 - 315/1260 = 1989/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/140
6. In mixed form: 181/140

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