Answers

Subtract 15/36 from 49/20

1^st number: 2 9/20, 2^nd number: 15/36

49/20 - 15/36 is 61/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/180 - 75/180 = 441 - 75/180 = 366/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/30
6. In mixed form: 21/30

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