Answers

Subtract 54/45 from 63/5

1^st number: 12 3/5, 2^nd number: 1 9/45

63/5 - 54/45 is 57/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   63/5 = 63 × 9/5 × 9 = 567/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   54/45 = 54 × 1/45 × 1 = 54/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/45 - 54/45 = 567 - 54/45 = 513/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/5
6. In mixed form: 112/5

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