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Subtract 15/54 from 2/36

2/36 - 15/54 is -2/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   2/36 = 2 × 3/36 × 3 = 6/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   15/54 = 15 × 2/54 × 2 = 30/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/108 - 30/108 = 6 - 30/108 = -24/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9

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