Answers

Subtract 40/36 from 15/75

1^st number: 15/75, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

15/75 - 40/36 is -41/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   15/75 = 15 × 12/75 × 12 = 180/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   40/36 = 40 × 25/36 × 25 = 1000/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/900 - 1000/900 = 180 - 1000/900 = -820/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/45

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