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Subtract 45/6 from 10/36

1^st number: 10/36, 2^nd number: 7 3/6

10/36 - 45/6 is -65/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 6 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   10/36 = 10 × 1/36 × 1 = 10/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
   45/6 = 45 × 6/6 × 6 = 270/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/36 - 270/36 = 10 - 270/36 = -260/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/9

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