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Subtract 1/60 from 35/36

35/36 - 1/60 is 43/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   1/60 = 1 × 3/60 × 3 = 3/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/180 - 3/180 = 175 - 3/180 = 172/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/45

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