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Subtract 35/36 from 6/5

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 35/36

6/5 - 35/36 is 41/180.

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,
   6/5 = 6 × 36/5 × 36 = 216/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/180 - 175/180 = 216 - 175/180 = 41/180

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