Answers

Subtract 80/27 from 45/60

1^st number: 45/60, 2^nd number: 2 26/27

45/60 - 80/27 is -239/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   45/60 = 45 × 9/60 × 9 = 405/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   80/27 = 80 × 20/27 × 20 = 1600/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/540 - 1600/540 = 405 - 1600/540 = -1195/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -239/108

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