Answers

Subtract 42/36 from 60/3

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

60/3 - 42/36 is 113/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
   60/3 = 60 × 12/3 × 12 = 720/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   42/36 = 42 × 1/36 × 1 = 42/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/36 - 42/36 = 720 - 42/36 = 678/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/6
6. In mixed form: 185/6

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