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Subtract 15/60 from 54/5

1^st number: 10 4/5, 2^nd number: 15/60

54/5 - 15/60 is 211/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   54/5 = 54 × 12/5 × 12 = 648/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   648/60 - 15/60 = 648 - 15/60 = 633/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/20
6. In mixed form: 1011/20

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