Answers

Subtract 35/60 from 72/45

1^st number: 1 27/45, 2^nd number: 35/60

72/45 - 35/60 is 61/60.

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,
   72/45 = 72 × 4/45 × 4 = 288/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   35/60 = 35 × 3/60 × 3 = 105/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/180 - 105/180 = 288 - 105/180 = 183/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/60
6. In mixed form: 11/60

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