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Subtract 8/36 from 15/10

1^st number: 1 5/10, 2^nd number: 8/36

15/10 - 8/36 is 23/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
   15/10 = 15 × 18/10 × 18 = 270/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/180 - 40/180 = 270 - 40/180 = 230/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/18
6. In mixed form: 15/18

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