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Subtract 4/5 from 1/36

1/36 - 4/5 is -139/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    4/5 = 4 × 36/5 × 36 = 144/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/180 - 144/180 = 5 - 144/180 = -139/180

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