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Subtract 7/45 from 15/36

15/36 - 7/45 is 47/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   7/45 = 7 × 4/45 × 4 = 28/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/180 - 28/180 = 75 - 28/180 = 47/180

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