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Subtract 36/70 from 18/56

18/56 - 36/70 is -27/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   18/56 = 18 × 5/56 × 5 = 90/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   36/70 = 36 × 4/70 × 4 = 144/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/280 - 144/280 = 90 - 144/280 = -54/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/140

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