Answers

Subtract 45/5 from 18/12

1^st number: 1 6/12, 2^nd number: 9 0/5

18/12 - 45/5 is -15/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   18/12 = 18 × 5/12 × 5 = 90/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   45/5 = 45 × 12/5 × 12 = 540/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/60 - 540/60 = 90 - 540/60 = -450/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/2

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