Answers

Subtract 63/60 from 90/18

1^st number: 5 0/18, 2^nd number: 1 3/60

90/18 - 63/60 is 79/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   90/18 = 90 × 10/18 × 10 = 900/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   63/60 = 63 × 3/60 × 3 = 189/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/180 - 189/180 = 900 - 189/180 = 711/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/20
6. In mixed form: 319/20

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