Answers

Subtract 6/36 from 60/30

1^st number: 2 0/30, 2^nd number: 6/36

60/30 - 6/36 is 11/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   60/30 = 60 × 6/30 × 6 = 360/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/180 - 30/180 = 360 - 30/180 = 330/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
6. In mixed form: 15/6

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