Answers

Subtract 8/42 from 60/45

1^st number: 1 15/45, 2^nd number: 8/42

60/45 - 8/42 is 8/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   60/45 = 60 × 14/45 × 14 = 840/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   8/42 = 8 × 15/42 × 15 = 120/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/630 - 120/630 = 840 - 120/630 = 720/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/7
6. In mixed form: 11/7

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