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Subtract 5/36 from 4/5

4/5 - 5/36 is 119/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    4/5 = 4 × 36/5 × 36 = 144/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    144/180 - 25/180 = 144 - 25/180 = 119/180

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