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Subtract 9/8 from 14/36

1^st number: 14/36, 2^nd number: 1 1/8

14/36 - 9/8 is -53/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   14/36 = 14 × 2/36 × 2 = 28/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   9/8 = 9 × 9/8 × 9 = 81/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/72 - 81/72 = 28 - 81/72 = -53/72

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