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Subtract 1/56 from 35/36

35/36 - 1/56 is 481/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   35/36 = 35 × 14/36 × 14 = 490/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   1/56 = 1 × 9/56 × 9 = 9/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/504 - 9/504 = 490 - 9/504 = 481/504

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