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Subtract 70/81 from 2/36

2/36 - 70/81 is -131/162.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
   2/36 = 2 × 9/36 × 9 = 18/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   70/81 = 70 × 4/81 × 4 = 280/324
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/324 - 280/324 = 18 - 280/324 = -262/324
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/162

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