Answers

Subtract 36/60 from 72/36

1^st number: 2 0/36, 2^nd number: 36/60

72/36 - 36/60 is 7/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   36/60 = 36 × 3/60 × 3 = 108/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/180 - 108/180 = 360 - 108/180 = 252/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
6. In mixed form: 12/5

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