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Subtract 16/6 from 54/60

1^st number: 54/60, 2^nd number: 2 4/6

54/60 - 16/6 is -53/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 6 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   54/60 = 54 × 1/60 × 1 = 54/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   16/6 = 16 × 10/6 × 10 = 160/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/60 - 160/60 = 54 - 160/60 = -106/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/30

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