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Subtract 36/80 from 36/15

1^st number: 2 6/15, 2^nd number: 36/80

36/15 - 36/80 is 39/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   36/15 = 36 × 16/15 × 16 = 576/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   36/80 = 36 × 3/80 × 3 = 108/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   576/240 - 108/240 = 576 - 108/240 = 468/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/20
6. In mixed form: 119/20

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