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Subtract 36/35 from 5/10

1^st number: 5/10, 2^nd number: 1 1/35

5/10 - 36/35 is -37/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   5/10 = 5 × 7/10 × 7 = 35/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   36/35 = 36 × 2/35 × 2 = 72/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/70 - 72/70 = 35 - 72/70 = -37/70

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