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Subtract 7/36 from 1/35

1/35 - 7/36 is -209/1260.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    1/35 = 1 × 36/35 × 36 = 36/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    7/36 = 7 × 35/36 × 35 = 245/1260
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/1260 - 245/1260 = 36 - 245/1260 = -209/1260

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