Answers

Subtract 84/60 from 63/45

1^st number: 1 18/45, 2^nd number: 1 24/60

63/45 - 84/60 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   63/45 = 63 × 4/45 × 4 = 252/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   84/60 = 84 × 3/60 × 3 = 252/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/180 - 252/180 = 252 - 252/180 = 0/180
5. The answer is 0

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