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Subtract 63/80 from 10/36

10/36 - 63/80 is -367/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
   10/36 = 10 × 20/36 × 20 = 200/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   63/80 = 63 × 9/80 × 9 = 567/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/720 - 567/720 = 200 - 567/720 = -367/720

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