Answers

Subtract 60/48 from 2/54

1^st number: 2/54, 2^nd number: 1 12/48

2/54 - 60/48 is -131/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   2/54 = 2 × 8/54 × 8 = 16/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   60/48 = 60 × 9/48 × 9 = 540/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/432 - 540/432 = 16 - 540/432 = -524/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/108

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