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Subtract 15/8 from 7/36

1^st number: 7/36, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

7/36 - 15/8 is -121/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   7/36 = 7 × 2/36 × 2 = 14/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   15/8 = 15 × 9/8 × 9 = 135/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/72 - 135/72 = 14 - 135/72 = -121/72

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