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Subtract 10/16 from 8/36

8/36 - 10/16 is -29/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 16 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    8/36 = 8 × 4/36 × 4 = 32/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    10/16 = 10 × 9/16 × 9 = 90/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/144 - 90/144 = 32 - 90/144 = -58/144
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/72

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