Answers

Subtract 56/36 from 27/15

1^st number: 1 12/15, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

27/15 - 56/36 is 11/45.

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,
   27/15 = 27 × 12/15 × 12 = 324/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   324/180 - 280/180 = 324 - 280/180 = 44/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/45

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