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Subtract 72/16 from 36/10

1^st number: 3 6/10, 2^nd number: 4 8/16

36/10 - 72/16 is -9/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
   36/10 = 36 × 8/10 × 8 = 288/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   72/16 = 72 × 5/16 × 5 = 360/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/80 - 360/80 = 288 - 360/80 = -72/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/10

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