Subtract 35/36 from 5/60
5/60 - 35/36 is -8/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/180 - 175/180 = 15 - 175/180 = -160/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/9
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