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Subtract 24/3 from 2/36

1^st number: 2/36, 2^nd number: 8 0/3

2/36 - 24/3 is -143/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 3 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
   24/3 = 24 × 12/3 × 12 = 288/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/36 - 288/36 = 2 - 288/36 = -286/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/18

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