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Subtract 15/9 from 6/36

1^st number: 6/36, 2^nd number: 1 6/9

6/36 - 15/9 is -3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   6/36 = 6 × 1/36 × 1 = 6/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   15/9 = 15 × 4/9 × 4 = 60/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/36 - 60/36 = 6 - 60/36 = -54/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2

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