Answers

Subtract 60/81 from 60/45

1^st number: 1 15/45, 2^nd number: 60/81

60/45 - 60/81 is 16/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 81 is 405
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
   60/45 = 60 × 9/45 × 9 = 540/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   60/81 = 60 × 5/81 × 5 = 300/405
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/405 - 300/405 = 540 - 300/405 = 240/405
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/27

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