Answers

Subtract 60/10 from 15/18

1^st number: 15/18, 2^nd number: 6 0/10

15/18 - 60/10 is -31/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   15/18 = 15 × 5/18 × 5 = 75/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   60/10 = 60 × 9/10 × 9 = 540/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/90 - 540/90 = 75 - 540/90 = -465/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/6

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