Answers

Subtract 45/8 from 35/60

1^st number: 35/60, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

35/60 - 45/8 is -121/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   35/60 = 35 × 2/60 × 2 = 70/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   45/8 = 45 × 15/8 × 15 = 675/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/120 - 675/120 = 70 - 675/120 = -605/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/24

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