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Subtract 24/5 from 5/36

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

5/36 - 24/5 is -839/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
   24/5 = 24 × 36/5 × 36 = 864/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/180 - 864/180 = 25 - 864/180 = -839/180

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