Answers

Subtract 35/90 from 90/35

1^st number: 2 20/35, 2^nd number: 35/90

90/35 - 35/90 is 275/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 90 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   90/35 = 90 × 18/35 × 18 = 1620/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   35/90 = 35 × 7/90 × 7 = 245/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1620/630 - 245/630 = 1620 - 245/630 = 1375/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 275/126
6. In mixed form: 223/126

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