Answers

Subtract 36/60 from 48/36

1^st number: 1 12/36, 2^nd number: 36/60

48/36 - 36/60 is 11/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   36/60 = 36 × 3/60 × 3 = 108/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/180 - 108/180 = 240 - 108/180 = 132/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/15

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