Answers

Subtract 35/6 from 60/45

1^st number: 1 15/45, 2^nd number: 5 5/6

60/45 - 35/6 is -9/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   60/45 = 60 × 2/45 × 2 = 120/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   35/6 = 35 × 15/6 × 15 = 525/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/90 - 525/90 = 120 - 525/90 = -405/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/2

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