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Subtract 8/9 from 36/15

1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 8/9

36/15 - 8/9 is 68/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    36/15 = 36 × 3/15 × 3 = 108/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    8/9 = 8 × 5/9 × 5 = 40/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    108/45 - 40/45 = 108 - 40/45 = 68/45
  5. In mixed form: 123/45

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