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Subtract 8/10 from 3/36

3/36 - 8/10 is -43/60.

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,
    3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    8/10 = 8 × 18/10 × 18 = 144/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/180 - 144/180 = 15 - 144/180 = -129/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/60

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