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Subtract 25/36 from 8/10

8/10 - 25/36 is 19/180.

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,
   8/10 = 8 × 18/10 × 18 = 144/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/180 - 125/180 = 144 - 125/180 = 19/180

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