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Subtract 27/36 from 49/10

1^st number: 4 9/10, 2^nd number: 27/36

49/10 - 27/36 is 83/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
   49/10 = 49 × 18/10 × 18 = 882/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/180 - 135/180 = 882 - 135/180 = 747/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/20
6. In mixed form: 43/20

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