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Subtract 5/54 from 1/60

1/60 - 5/54 is -41/540.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   1/60 = 1 × 9/60 × 9 = 9/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   5/54 = 5 × 10/54 × 10 = 50/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/540 - 50/540 = 9 - 50/540 = -41/540

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