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Subtract 8/5 from 15/36

1st number: 15/36, 2nd number: 1 3/5

15/36 - 8/5 is -71/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 5 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 5 × 36 = 180,
    8/5 = 8 × 36/5 × 36 = 288/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/180 - 288/180 = 75 - 288/180 = -213/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/60

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