Answers

Subtract 60/54 from 16/21

1^st number: 16/21, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

16/21 - 60/54 is -22/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 54 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 18 = 378,
   16/21 = 16 × 18/21 × 18 = 288/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
   60/54 = 60 × 7/54 × 7 = 420/378
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/378 - 420/378 = 288 - 420/378 = -132/378
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/63

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