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Subtract 8/36 from 63/10

1^st number: 6 3/10, 2^nd number: 8/36

63/10 - 8/36 is 547/90.

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,
   63/10 = 63 × 18/10 × 18 = 1134/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1134/180 - 40/180 = 1134 - 40/180 = 1094/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 547/90
6. In mixed form: 67/90

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