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Subtract 63/40 from 5/36

1^st number: 5/36, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

5/36 - 63/40 is -517/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   5/36 = 5 × 10/36 × 10 = 50/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   63/40 = 63 × 9/40 × 9 = 567/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/360 - 567/360 = 50 - 567/360 = -517/360

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