Let $\Gamma_1\le SL_2(\mathbb{Z})$ be a noncongruence subgroup of finite index. Let $\Gamma_2\le SL_2(\mathbb{Z})$ be another subgroup of finite index. Let $M_0(\Gamma_i)$ denote the ring of modular functions for $\Gamma_i$. 1. Is it true that $M_0(\Gamma_1\cap\Gamma_2)$ is generated by $M_0(\Gamma_1)$ and $M_0(\Gamma_2)$? That was a long shot, so if that's false, then 2. Fixing an arbitrary $\Gamma_1$, can we always find a torsion-free *congruence* subgroup $\Gamma_2$ such that $M_0(\Gamma_1\cap\Gamma_2)$ is generated by $M_0(\Gamma_1)$ and $M_0(\Gamma_2)$? I'd also appreciate pointers to references that specifically address questions about modular functions like this.