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Subtract 63/80 from 54/60

54/60 - 63/80 is 9/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   54/60 = 54 × 4/60 × 4 = 216/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   63/80 = 63 × 3/80 × 3 = 189/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/240 - 189/240 = 216 - 189/240 = 27/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/80

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