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Subtract 36/56 from 1/36

1/36 - 36/56 is -155/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   1/36 = 1 × 14/36 × 14 = 14/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   36/56 = 36 × 9/56 × 9 = 324/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/504 - 324/504 = 14 - 324/504 = -310/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -155/252

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