Answers

Subtract 84/36 from 60/45

1^st number: 1 15/45, 2^nd number: 2 12/36

60/45 - 84/36 is -1/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
   84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/180 - 420/180 = 240 - 420/180 = -180/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1

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