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Subtract 2/36 from 2/35

2/35 - 2/36 is 1/630.

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,
   2/35 = 2 × 36/35 × 36 = 72/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   2/36 = 2 × 35/36 × 35 = 70/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/1260 - 70/1260 = 72 - 70/1260 = 2/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/630

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