Answers

Subtract 63/60 from 30/36

1^st number: 30/36, 2^nd number: 1 3/60

30/36 - 63/60 is -13/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   63/60 = 63 × 3/60 × 3 = 189/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/180 - 189/180 = 150 - 189/180 = -39/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/60

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