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Subtract 36/15 from 15/10

1^st number: 1 5/10, 2^nd number: 2 6/15

15/10 - 36/15 is -9/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 15 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   15/10 = 15 × 3/10 × 3 = 45/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   36/15 = 36 × 2/15 × 2 = 72/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/30 - 72/30 = 45 - 72/30 = -27/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/10

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