Answers

Subtract 12/9 from 80/60

1^st number: 1 20/60, 2^nd number: 1 3/9

80/60 - 12/9 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   80/60 = 80 × 3/60 × 3 = 240/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   12/9 = 12 × 20/9 × 20 = 240/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/180 - 240/180 = 240 - 240/180 = 0/180
5. The answer is 0

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