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Subtract 35/30 from 10/36

1st number: 10/36, 2nd number: 1 5/30

10/36 - 35/30 is -8/9.

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,
    10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    35/30 = 35 × 6/30 × 6 = 210/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/180 - 210/180 = 50 - 210/180 = -160/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/9

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