Answers

Subtract 60/54 from 5/42

1^st number: 5/42, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

5/42 - 60/54 is -125/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 54 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
   5/42 = 5 × 9/42 × 9 = 45/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
   60/54 = 60 × 7/54 × 7 = 420/378
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/378 - 420/378 = 45 - 420/378 = -375/378
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/126

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