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Subtract 54/60 from 24/36

24/36 - 54/60 is -7/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   54/60 = 54 × 3/60 × 3 = 162/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/180 - 162/180 = 120 - 162/180 = -42/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/30

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