Answers

Subtract 45/60 from 72/8

1^st number: 9 0/8, 2^nd number: 45/60

72/8 - 45/60 is 33/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   72/8 = 72 × 15/8 × 15 = 1080/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   45/60 = 45 × 2/60 × 2 = 90/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/120 - 90/120 = 1080 - 90/120 = 990/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/4
6. In mixed form: 81/4

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