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Subtract 18/60 from 45/6

1^st number: 7 3/6, 2^nd number: 18/60

45/6 - 18/60 is 36/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   45/6 = 45 × 10/6 × 10 = 450/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   18/60 = 18 × 1/60 × 1 = 18/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/60 - 18/60 = 450 - 18/60 = 432/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/5
6. In mixed form: 71/5

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