Answers

Subtract 35/36 from 90/7

1^st number: 12 6/7, 2^nd number: 35/36

90/7 - 35/36 is 2995/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
   90/7 = 90 × 36/7 × 36 = 3240/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   35/36 = 35 × 7/36 × 7 = 245/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3240/252 - 245/252 = 3240 - 245/252 = 2995/252
5. In mixed form: 11223/252

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