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Subtract 5/60 from 54/45

1^st number: 1 9/45, 2^nd number: 5/60

54/45 - 5/60 is 67/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   54/45 = 54 × 4/45 × 4 = 216/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/180 - 15/180 = 216 - 15/180 = 201/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/60
6. In mixed form: 17/60

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