Answers

Subtract 63/60 from 54/6

1^st number: 9 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 3/60

54/6 - 63/60 is 159/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   54/6 = 54 × 10/6 × 10 = 540/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   63/60 = 63 × 1/60 × 1 = 63/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/60 - 63/60 = 540 - 63/60 = 477/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/20
6. In mixed form: 719/20

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