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Subtract 6/36 from 10/90

10/90 - 6/36 is -1/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/180 - 30/180 = 20 - 30/180 = -10/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/18

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