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Subtract 16/10 from 7/36

1st number: 7/36, 2nd number: 1 6/10

7/36 - 16/10 is -253/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 10 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    16/10 = 16 × 18/10 × 18 = 288/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/180 - 288/180 = 35 - 288/180 = -253/180

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