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Subtract 50/36 from 40/36

1^st number: 1 4/36, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

40/36 - 50/36 is -5/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   40/36 - 50/36 = 40 - 50/36 = -10/36
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/18

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