Answers

Subtract 60/54 from 36/45

1^st number: 36/45, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

36/45 - 60/54 is -14/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   36/45 = 36 × 6/45 × 6 = 216/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   60/54 = 60 × 5/54 × 5 = 300/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/270 - 300/270 = 216 - 300/270 = -84/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/45

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