Answers

Subtract 25/27 from 90/35

1^st number: 2 20/35, 2^nd number: 25/27

90/35 - 25/27 is 311/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
   90/35 = 90 × 27/35 × 27 = 2430/945
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
   25/27 = 25 × 35/27 × 35 = 875/945
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2430/945 - 875/945 = 2430 - 875/945 = 1555/945
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/189
6. In mixed form: 1122/189

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