Answers

Subtract 36/49 from 81/8

1^st number: 10 1/8, 2^nd number: 36/49

81/8 - 36/49 is 3681/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 49 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   81/8 = 81 × 49/8 × 49 = 3969/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   36/49 = 36 × 8/49 × 8 = 288/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3969/392 - 288/392 = 3969 - 288/392 = 3681/392
5. In mixed form: 9153/392

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