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Subtract 56/36 from 18/15

1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 1 20/36

18/15 - 56/36 is -16/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    18/15 = 18 × 12/15 × 12 = 216/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    216/180 - 280/180 = 216 - 280/180 = -64/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/45

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