Subtract 1/36 from 4/35
4/35 - 1/36 is 109/1260.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
4/35 = 4 × 36/35 × 36 = 144/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
1/36 = 1 × 35/36 × 35 = 35/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/1260 - 35/1260 = 144 - 35/1260 = 109/1260
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