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Subtract 8/5 from 6/36

1^st number: 6/36, 2^nd number: 1 3/5

6/36 - 8/5 is -43/30.

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,
   6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
   8/5 = 8 × 36/5 × 36 = 288/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/180 - 288/180 = 30 - 288/180 = -258/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/30

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