Answers

Subtract 45/80 from 60/20

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 45/80

60/20 - 45/80 is 39/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   60/20 = 60 × 4/20 × 4 = 240/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   45/80 = 45 × 1/80 × 1 = 45/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/80 - 45/80 = 240 - 45/80 = 195/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/16
6. In mixed form: 27/16

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