Answers

Subtract 63/32 from 54/60

1^st number: 54/60, 2^nd number: 1 31/32

54/60 - 63/32 is -171/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 32 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   54/60 = 54 × 8/60 × 8 = 432/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   63/32 = 63 × 15/32 × 15 = 945/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   432/480 - 945/480 = 432 - 945/480 = -513/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -171/160

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