Answers

Subtract 14/20 from 60/45

1^st number: 1 15/45, 2^nd number: 14/20

60/45 - 14/20 is 19/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   60/45 = 60 × 4/45 × 4 = 240/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   14/20 = 14 × 9/20 × 9 = 126/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/180 - 126/180 = 240 - 126/180 = 114/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/30

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