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Subtract 36/10 from 2/18

1st number: 2/18, 2nd number: 3 6/10

2/18 - 36/10 is -157/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    36/10 = 36 × 9/10 × 9 = 324/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/90 - 324/90 = 10 - 324/90 = -314/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/45

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