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Subtract 50/36 from 72/10

1^st number: 7 2/10, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

72/10 - 50/36 is 523/90.

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,
   72/10 = 72 × 18/10 × 18 = 1296/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1296/180 - 250/180 = 1296 - 250/180 = 1046/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 523/90
6. In mixed form: 573/90

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