Answers

Subtract 40/36 from 5/10

1^st number: 5/10, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

5/10 - 40/36 is -11/18.

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,
   5/10 = 5 × 18/10 × 18 = 90/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/180 - 200/180 = 90 - 200/180 = -110/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/18

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