Answers

Subtract 60/36 from 30/45

1^st number: 30/45, 2^nd number: 1 24/36

30/45 - 60/36 is -1/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   30/45 = 30 × 4/45 × 4 = 120/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   60/36 = 60 × 5/36 × 5 = 300/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/180 - 300/180 = 120 - 300/180 = -180/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1

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