Answers

Subtract 72/5 from 60/18

1^st number: 3 6/18, 2^nd number: 14 2/5

60/18 - 72/5 is -166/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   60/18 = 60 × 5/18 × 5 = 300/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
   72/5 = 72 × 18/5 × 18 = 1296/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/90 - 1296/90 = 300 - 1296/90 = -996/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -166/15

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