Answers

Subtract 42/36 from 60/9

1^st number: 6 6/9, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

60/9 - 42/36 is 11/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   60/9 = 60 × 4/9 × 4 = 240/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   42/36 = 42 × 1/36 × 1 = 42/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/36 - 42/36 = 240 - 42/36 = 198/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
6. In mixed form: 51/2

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