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Subtract 5/30 from 1/36

1/36 - 5/30 is -5/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
    5/30 = 5 × 6/30 × 6 = 30/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/180 - 30/180 = 5 - 30/180 = -25/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/36

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