Answers

Subtract 63/12 from 54/36

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 5 3/12

54/36 - 63/12 is -15/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 12 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   54/36 = 54 × 1/36 × 1 = 54/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   63/12 = 63 × 3/12 × 3 = 189/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/36 - 189/36 = 54 - 189/36 = -135/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/4

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