Answers

Subtract 60/84 from 20/18

1^st number: 1 2/18, 2^nd number: 60/84

20/18 - 60/84 is 25/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
   20/18 = 20 × 14/18 × 14 = 280/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   60/84 = 60 × 3/84 × 3 = 180/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/252 - 180/252 = 280 - 180/252 = 100/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/63

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