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Subtract 35/36 from 10/12

10/12 - 35/36 is -5/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    10/12 = 10 × 3/12 × 3 = 30/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    35/36 = 35 × 1/36 × 1 = 35/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/36 - 35/36 = 30 - 35/36 = -5/36

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