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Subtract 1/35 from 7/36

7/36 - 1/35 is 209/1260.

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,
   7/36 = 7 × 35/36 × 35 = 245/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
   1/35 = 1 × 36/35 × 36 = 36/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/1260 - 36/1260 = 245 - 36/1260 = 209/1260

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