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Subtract 56/36 from 3/5

1st number: 3/5, 2nd number: 1 20/36

3/5 - 56/36 is -43/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    3/5 = 3 × 36/5 × 36 = 108/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    108/180 - 280/180 = 108 - 280/180 = -172/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/45

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