Answers

Subtract 45/90 from 60/5

1^st number: 12 0/5, 2^nd number: 45/90

60/5 - 45/90 is 23/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
   60/5 = 60 × 18/5 × 18 = 1080/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   45/90 = 45 × 1/90 × 1 = 45/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/90 - 45/90 = 1080 - 45/90 = 1035/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/2
6. In mixed form: 111/2

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