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Subtract 5/36 from 36/30

1^st number: 1 6/30, 2^nd number: 5/36

36/30 - 5/36 is 191/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   36/30 = 36 × 6/30 × 6 = 216/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/180 - 25/180 = 216 - 25/180 = 191/180
5. In mixed form: 111/180

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