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Subtract 63/8 from 10/36

1^st number: 10/36, 2^nd number: 7 7/8

10/36 - 63/8 is -547/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   10/36 = 10 × 2/36 × 2 = 20/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   63/8 = 63 × 9/8 × 9 = 567/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/72 - 567/72 = 20 - 567/72 = -547/72

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