Answers

Subtract 60/54 from 28/15

1^st number: 1 13/15, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

28/15 - 60/54 is 34/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
   28/15 = 28 × 18/15 × 18 = 504/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   60/54 = 60 × 5/54 × 5 = 300/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/270 - 300/270 = 504 - 300/270 = 204/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/45

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