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Subtract 8/10 from 14/36

14/36 - 8/10 is -37/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
   8/10 = 8 × 18/10 × 18 = 144/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/180 - 144/180 = 70 - 144/180 = -74/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/90

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