Answers

Subtract 45/15 from 36/56

1^st number: 36/56, 2^nd number: 3 0/15

36/56 - 45/15 is -33/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 15 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   36/56 = 36 × 15/56 × 15 = 540/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
   45/15 = 45 × 56/15 × 56 = 2520/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/840 - 2520/840 = 540 - 2520/840 = -1980/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/14

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