Answers

Subtract 6/36 from 60/20

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 6/36

60/20 - 6/36 is 17/6.

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,
   6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/180 - 30/180 = 540 - 30/180 = 510/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
6. In mixed form: 25/6

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