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Subtract 32/10 from 7/36

1^st number: 7/36, 2^nd number: 3 2/10

7/36 - 32/10 is -541/180.

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,
   32/10 = 32 × 18/10 × 18 = 576/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/180 - 576/180 = 35 - 576/180 = -541/180

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