Answers

Subtract 45/15 from 27/60

1^st number: 27/60, 2^nd number: 3 0/15

27/60 - 45/15 is -51/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   27/60 = 27 × 1/60 × 1 = 27/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   45/15 = 45 × 4/15 × 4 = 180/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/60 - 180/60 = 27 - 180/60 = -153/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/20

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