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Subtract 10/63 from 10/36

10/36 - 10/63 is 5/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   10/36 = 10 × 7/36 × 7 = 70/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   10/63 = 10 × 4/63 × 4 = 40/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/252 - 40/252 = 70 - 40/252 = 30/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/42

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