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Subtract 4/10 from 2/36

2/36 - 4/10 is -31/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 10 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    4/10 = 4 × 18/10 × 18 = 72/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/180 - 72/180 = 10 - 72/180 = -62/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/90

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