Answers

Subtract 63/40 from 6/60

1^st number: 6/60, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

6/60 - 63/40 is -59/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   6/60 = 6 × 2/60 × 2 = 12/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   63/40 = 63 × 3/40 × 3 = 189/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/120 - 189/120 = 12 - 189/120 = -177/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/40

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