Answers

Subtract 60/20 from 5/36

1^st number: 5/36, 2^nd number: 3 0/20

5/36 - 60/20 is -103/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   60/20 = 60 × 9/20 × 9 = 540/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/180 - 540/180 = 25 - 540/180 = -515/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/36

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