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Subtract 2/35 from 1/36

1/36 - 2/35 is -37/1260.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   1/36 = 1 × 35/36 × 35 = 35/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
   2/35 = 2 × 36/35 × 36 = 72/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/1260 - 72/1260 = 35 - 72/1260 = -37/1260

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