Answers

Subtract 36/5 from 9/4

1^st number: 2 1/4, 2^nd number: 7 1/5

9/4 - 36/5 is -99/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   9/4 = 9 × 5/4 × 5 = 45/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   36/5 = 36 × 4/5 × 4 = 144/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/20 - 144/20 = 45 - 144/20 = -99/20

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