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Subtract 16/54 from 45/60

45/60 - 16/54 is 49/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   45/60 = 45 × 9/60 × 9 = 405/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   16/54 = 16 × 10/54 × 10 = 160/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/540 - 160/540 = 405 - 160/540 = 245/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/108

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