Answers

Subtract 60/20 from 5/72

1^st number: 5/72, 2^nd number: 3 0/20

5/72 - 60/20 is -211/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
   60/20 = 60 × 18/20 × 18 = 1080/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/360 - 1080/360 = 25 - 1080/360 = -1055/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -211/72

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