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Subtract 7/36 from 15/6

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 7/36

15/6 - 7/36 is 83/36.

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,
   7/36 = 7 × 1/36 × 1 = 7/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/36 - 7/36 = 90 - 7/36 = 83/36
5. In mixed form: 211/36

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