Answers

Subtract 45/36 from 36/15

1^st number: 2 6/15, 2^nd number: 1 9/36

36/15 - 45/36 is 23/20.

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,
   36/15 = 36 × 12/15 × 12 = 432/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   432/180 - 225/180 = 432 - 225/180 = 207/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/20
6. In mixed form: 13/20

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