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Subtract 5/9 from 10/36

10/36 - 5/9 is -5/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 9 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 9 × 4 = 36,
    5/9 = 5 × 4/9 × 4 = 20/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/36 - 20/36 = 10 - 20/36 = -10/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/18

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