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Subtract 48/54 from 15/36

15/36 - 48/54 is -17/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   15/36 = 15 × 3/36 × 3 = 45/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   48/54 = 48 × 2/54 × 2 = 96/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/108 - 96/108 = 45 - 96/108 = -51/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/36

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