Answers

Subtract 63/60 from 4/5

1^st number: 4/5, 2^nd number: 1 3/60

4/5 - 63/60 is -1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   4/5 = 4 × 12/5 × 12 = 48/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   63/60 = 63 × 1/60 × 1 = 63/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/60 - 63/60 = 48 - 63/60 = -15/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4

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