Answers

Subtract 60/54 from 2/20

1^st number: 2/20, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

2/20 - 60/54 is -91/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 54 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   2/20 = 2 × 27/20 × 27 = 54/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   60/54 = 60 × 10/54 × 10 = 600/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/540 - 600/540 = 54 - 600/540 = -546/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/90

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