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Subtract 50/18 from 36/20

1^st number: 1 16/20, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

36/20 - 50/18 is -44/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   36/20 = 36 × 9/20 × 9 = 324/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   50/18 = 50 × 10/18 × 10 = 500/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   324/180 - 500/180 = 324 - 500/180 = -176/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/45

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