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Subtract 45/4 from 15/36

1^st number: 15/36, 2^nd number: 11 1/4

15/36 - 45/4 is -65/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 4 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   15/36 = 15 × 1/36 × 1 = 15/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   45/4 = 45 × 9/4 × 9 = 405/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/36 - 405/36 = 15 - 405/36 = -390/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/6

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