Answers

Subtract 60/45 from 8/5

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 1 15/45

8/5 - 60/45 is 4/15.

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,
   8/5 = 8 × 9/5 × 9 = 72/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   60/45 = 60 × 1/45 × 1 = 60/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/45 - 60/45 = 72 - 60/45 = 12/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/15

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