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Subtract 49/36 from 15/6

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 13/36

15/6 - 49/36 is 41/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
   15/6 = 15 × 6/6 × 6 = 90/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   49/36 = 49 × 1/36 × 1 = 49/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/36 - 49/36 = 90 - 49/36 = 41/36
5. In mixed form: 15/36

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