Answers

Subtract 63/9 from 12/60

1^st number: 12/60, 2^nd number: 7 0/9

12/60 - 63/9 is -34/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   12/60 = 12 × 3/60 × 3 = 36/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   63/9 = 63 × 20/9 × 20 = 1260/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/180 - 1260/180 = 36 - 1260/180 = -1224/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/5

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