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Subtract 1/36 from 81/8

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

81/8 - 1/36 is 727/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   81/8 = 81 × 9/8 × 9 = 729/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   1/36 = 1 × 2/36 × 2 = 2/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   729/72 - 2/72 = 729 - 2/72 = 727/72
5. In mixed form: 107/72

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