Subtract 35/5 from 2/36, Solve 2/36

Subtract 35/5 from 2/36

1^st number: 2/36, 2^nd number: 7 0/5

2/36 - 35/5 is -125/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
35/5 = 35 × 36/5 × 36 = 1260/180
Subtract the two like fractions:
10/180 - 1260/180 = 10 - 1260/180 = -1250/180
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/18

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