Answers

Subtract 48/36 from 15/60

1^st number: 15/60, 2^nd number: 1 12/36

15/60 - 48/36 is -13/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   15/60 = 15 × 3/60 × 3 = 45/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/180 - 240/180 = 45 - 240/180 = -195/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/12

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