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Subtract 54/7 from 36/8

1^st number: 4 4/8, 2^nd number: 7 5/7

36/8 - 54/7 is -45/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 7 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   36/8 = 36 × 7/8 × 7 = 252/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   54/7 = 54 × 8/7 × 8 = 432/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/56 - 432/56 = 252 - 432/56 = -180/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/14

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