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Subtract 36/60 from 35/50

35/50 - 36/60 is 1/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   35/50 = 35 × 6/50 × 6 = 210/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   36/60 = 36 × 5/60 × 5 = 180/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/300 - 180/300 = 210 - 180/300 = 30/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/10

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