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Subtract 18/10 from 8/36

1^st number: 8/36, 2^nd number: 1 8/10

8/36 - 18/10 is -71/45.

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,
   8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
   18/10 = 18 × 18/10 × 18 = 324/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/180 - 324/180 = 40 - 324/180 = -284/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/45

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