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Subtract 9/30 from 8/36

8/36 - 9/30 is -7/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
   9/30 = 9 × 6/30 × 6 = 54/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/180 - 54/180 = 40 - 54/180 = -14/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/90

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