Answers

Subtract 35/20 from 8/36

1^st number: 8/36, 2^nd number: 1 15/20

8/36 - 35/20 is -55/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   35/20 = 35 × 9/20 × 9 = 315/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/180 - 315/180 = 40 - 315/180 = -275/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/36

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