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Subtract 49/27 from 15/36

1^st number: 15/36, 2^nd number: 1 22/27

15/36 - 49/27 is -151/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 27 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 27 × 4 = 108,
   49/27 = 49 × 4/27 × 4 = 196/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/108 - 196/108 = 45 - 196/108 = -151/108

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