Answers

Subtract 6/36 from 60/8

1^st number: 7 4/8, 2^nd number: 6/36

60/8 - 6/36 is 22/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   60/8 = 60 × 9/8 × 9 = 540/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   6/36 = 6 × 2/36 × 2 = 12/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/72 - 12/72 = 540 - 12/72 = 528/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/3
6. In mixed form: 71/3

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