Subtract 2/5 from 35/36
35/36 - 2/5 is 103/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
2/5 = 2 × 36/5 × 36 = 72/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/180 - 72/180 = 175 - 72/180 = 103/180
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