Answers

Subtract 60/54 from 5/36

1^st number: 5/36, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

5/36 - 60/54 is -35/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   5/36 = 5 × 3/36 × 3 = 15/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   60/54 = 60 × 2/54 × 2 = 120/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/108 - 120/108 = 15 - 120/108 = -105/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/36

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