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Subtract 6/3 from 7/36

1^st number: 7/36, 2^nd number: 2 0/3

7/36 - 6/3 is -65/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 3 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   7/36 = 7 × 1/36 × 1 = 7/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
   6/3 = 6 × 12/3 × 12 = 72/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/36 - 72/36 = 7 - 72/36 = -65/36

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