Answers

Subtract 45/60 from 10/2

1^st number: 5 0/2, 2^nd number: 45/60

10/2 - 45/60 is 17/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
   10/2 = 10 × 30/2 × 30 = 300/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/60 - 45/60 = 300 - 45/60 = 255/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/4
6. In mixed form: 41/4

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