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Subtract 84/15 from 7/36

1^st number: 7/36, 2^nd number: 5 9/15

7/36 - 84/15 is -973/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 15 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
   84/15 = 84 × 12/15 × 12 = 1008/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/180 - 1008/180 = 35 - 1008/180 = -973/180

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