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Subtract 15/32 from 35/36

35/36 - 15/32 is 145/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   35/36 = 35 × 8/36 × 8 = 280/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   15/32 = 15 × 9/32 × 9 = 135/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/288 - 135/288 = 280 - 135/288 = 145/288

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