What are complementary and supplementary angles ?

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Complementary angles :
Two angles whose sum is 90 $^{o}$ are called complementary angles.
Supplementary angles :
Two angles whose sum is 180 $^{o}$ are called supplementary angles.

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What are complementary and supplementary angles ?

Complementary angles :Two angles whose sum is 90o are called complementary angles.Supplementary angles :Two angles whose sum is 180o are called supplementary angles.

Complementary angles :
Two angles whose sum is 90 $^{o}$ are called complementary angles.
Supplementary angles :
Two angles whose sum is 180 $^{o}$ are called supplementary angles.