Answers

Subtract 80/7 from 60/36

1^st number: 1 24/36, 2^nd number: 11 3/7

60/36 - 80/7 is -205/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 7 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   60/36 = 60 × 7/36 × 7 = 420/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
   80/7 = 80 × 36/7 × 36 = 2880/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/252 - 2880/252 = 420 - 2880/252 = -2460/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -205/21

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