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Subtract 9/48 from 10/36

10/36 - 9/48 is 13/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   10/36 = 10 × 4/36 × 4 = 40/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   9/48 = 9 × 3/48 × 3 = 27/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/144 - 27/144 = 40 - 27/144 = 13/144

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