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Subtract 15/75 from 6/36

6/36 - 15/75 is -1/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   6/36 = 6 × 25/36 × 25 = 150/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   15/75 = 15 × 12/75 × 12 = 180/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/900 - 180/900 = 150 - 180/900 = -30/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/30

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