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Subtract 8/35 from 5/36

5/36 - 8/35 is -113/1260.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    5/36 = 5 × 35/36 × 35 = 175/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    8/35 = 8 × 36/35 × 36 = 288/1260
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/1260 - 288/1260 = 175 - 288/1260 = -113/1260

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