Answers

Subtract 50/36 from 6/10

1^st number: 6/10, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

6/10 - 50/36 is -71/90.

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,
   6/10 = 6 × 18/10 × 18 = 108/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/180 - 250/180 = 108 - 250/180 = -142/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/90

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