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Subtract 60/12 from 5/54

1^st number: 5/54, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

5/54 - 60/12 is -265/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 12 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   5/54 = 5 × 2/54 × 2 = 10/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   60/12 = 60 × 9/12 × 9 = 540/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/108 - 540/108 = 10 - 540/108 = -530/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -265/54

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