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Subtract 15/36 from 10/35

10/35 - 15/36 is -11/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    10/35 = 10 × 36/35 × 36 = 360/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    15/36 = 15 × 35/36 × 35 = 525/1260
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    360/1260 - 525/1260 = 360 - 525/1260 = -165/1260
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/84

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