Answers

Subtract 84/45 from 12/60

1^st number: 12/60, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

12/60 - 84/45 is -5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
   84/45 = 84 × 4/45 × 4 = 336/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/180 - 336/180 = 36 - 336/180 = -300/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/3

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