Answers

Subtract 48/36 from 15/8

1^st number: 1 7/8, 2^nd number: 1 12/36

15/8 - 48/36 is 13/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   15/8 = 15 × 9/8 × 9 = 135/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   48/36 = 48 × 2/36 × 2 = 96/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/72 - 96/72 = 135 - 96/72 = 39/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/24

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