Answers

Subtract 35/45 from 70/36

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 35/45

70/36 - 35/45 is 7/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   35/45 = 35 × 4/45 × 4 = 140/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/180 - 140/180 = 350 - 140/180 = 210/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
6. In mixed form: 11/6

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