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Subtract 5/60 from 54/10

1^st number: 5 4/10, 2^nd number: 5/60

54/10 - 5/60 is 319/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   54/10 = 54 × 6/10 × 6 = 324/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   324/60 - 5/60 = 324 - 5/60 = 319/60
5. In mixed form: 519/60

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