Answers

Subtract 60/30 from 32/45

1^st number: 32/45, 2^nd number: 2 0/30

32/45 - 60/30 is -58/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   32/45 = 32 × 2/45 × 2 = 64/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   60/30 = 60 × 3/30 × 3 = 180/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/90 - 180/90 = 64 - 180/90 = -116/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/45

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