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Subtract 30/28 from 5/36

1st number: 5/36, 2nd number: 1 2/28

5/36 - 30/28 is -235/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    5/36 = 5 × 7/36 × 7 = 35/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    30/28 = 30 × 9/28 × 9 = 270/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/252 - 270/252 = 35 - 270/252 = -235/252

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