Answers

Subtract 45/5 from 18/60

1^st number: 18/60, 2^nd number: 9 0/5

18/60 - 45/5 is -87/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   18/60 = 18 × 1/60 × 1 = 18/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   45/5 = 45 × 12/5 × 12 = 540/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/60 - 540/60 = 18 - 540/60 = -522/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -87/10

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