Answers

Subtract 70/81 from 60/36

1^st number: 1 24/36, 2^nd number: 70/81

60/36 - 70/81 is 65/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
   60/36 = 60 × 9/36 × 9 = 540/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   70/81 = 70 × 4/81 × 4 = 280/324
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/324 - 280/324 = 540 - 280/324 = 260/324
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/81

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