Answers

Subtract 45/36 from 56/15

1^st number: 3 11/15, 2^nd number: 1 9/36

56/15 - 45/36 is 149/60.

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,
   56/15 = 56 × 12/15 × 12 = 672/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/180 - 225/180 = 672 - 225/180 = 447/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/60
6. In mixed form: 229/60

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