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Subtract 35/90 from 2/36

2/36 - 35/90 is -1/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   35/90 = 35 × 2/90 × 2 = 70/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/180 - 70/180 = 10 - 70/180 = -60/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3

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