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Subtract 15/36 from 49/27

1^st number: 1 22/27, 2^nd number: 15/36

49/27 - 15/36 is 151/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   49/27 = 49 × 4/27 × 4 = 196/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   15/36 = 15 × 3/36 × 3 = 45/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/108 - 45/108 = 196 - 45/108 = 151/108
5. In mixed form: 143/108

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