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Subtract 49/36 from 4/10

1^st number: 4/10, 2^nd number: 1 13/36

4/10 - 49/36 is -173/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
   4/10 = 4 × 18/10 × 18 = 72/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/180 - 245/180 = 72 - 245/180 = -173/180

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