Answers

Subtract 84/28 from 10/36

1^st number: 10/36, 2^nd number: 3 0/28

10/36 - 84/28 is -49/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 28 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   10/36 = 10 × 7/36 × 7 = 70/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
   84/28 = 84 × 9/28 × 9 = 756/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/252 - 756/252 = 70 - 756/252 = -686/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/18

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