Answers

Subtract 45/36 from 60/5

1^st number: 12 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 9/36

60/5 - 45/36 is 43/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
   60/5 = 60 × 36/5 × 36 = 2160/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2160/180 - 225/180 = 2160 - 225/180 = 1935/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/4
6. In mixed form: 103/4

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