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Subtract 60/20 from 1/54

1^st number: 1/54, 2^nd number: 3 0/20

1/54 - 60/20 is -161/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 20 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   1/54 = 1 × 10/54 × 10 = 10/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   60/20 = 60 × 27/20 × 27 = 1620/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/540 - 1620/540 = 10 - 1620/540 = -1610/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -161/54

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