Answers

Subtract 60/28 from 3/54

1^st number: 3/54, 2^nd number: 2 4/28

3/54 - 60/28 is -263/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 28 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   3/54 = 3 × 14/54 × 14 = 42/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   60/28 = 60 × 27/28 × 27 = 1620/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/756 - 1620/756 = 42 - 1620/756 = -1578/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -263/126

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