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Subtract 7/20 from 4/36

4/36 - 7/20 is -43/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   7/20 = 7 × 9/20 × 9 = 63/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/180 - 63/180 = 20 - 63/180 = -43/180

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