Answers

Subtract 45/60 from 9/8

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

9/8 - 45/60 is 3/8.

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,
   9/8 = 9 × 15/8 × 15 = 135/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   45/60 = 45 × 2/60 × 2 = 90/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/120 - 90/120 = 135 - 90/120 = 45/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/8

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