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Subtract 14/5 from 35/36

1st number: 35/36, 2nd number: 2 4/5

35/36 - 14/5 is -329/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 5 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 5 × 36 = 180,
    14/5 = 14 × 36/5 × 36 = 504/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/180 - 504/180 = 175 - 504/180 = -329/180

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