Answers

Subtract 18/36 from 60/20

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 18/36

60/20 - 18/36 is 5/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   60/20 = 60 × 9/20 × 9 = 540/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/180 - 90/180 = 540 - 90/180 = 450/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
6. In mixed form: 21/2

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