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Subtract 81/32 from 10/36

1^st number: 10/36, 2^nd number: 2 17/32

10/36 - 81/32 is -649/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   10/36 = 10 × 8/36 × 8 = 80/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   81/32 = 81 × 9/32 × 9 = 729/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/288 - 729/288 = 80 - 729/288 = -649/288

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