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Subtract 45/36 from 20/60

1^st number: 20/60, 2^nd number: 1 9/36

20/60 - 45/36 is -11/12.

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,
   20/60 = 20 × 3/60 × 3 = 60/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/180 - 225/180 = 60 - 225/180 = -165/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/12

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