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Subtract 10/75 from 2/36

2/36 - 10/75 is -7/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   2/36 = 2 × 25/36 × 25 = 50/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   10/75 = 10 × 12/75 × 12 = 120/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/900 - 120/900 = 50 - 120/900 = -70/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/90

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