Answers

Subtract 7/60 from 54/40

1^st number: 1 14/40, 2^nd number: 7/60

54/40 - 7/60 is 37/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   54/40 = 54 × 3/40 × 3 = 162/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   7/60 = 7 × 2/60 × 2 = 14/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   162/120 - 14/120 = 162 - 14/120 = 148/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/30
6. In mixed form: 17/30

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