Answers

Subtract 96/18 from 54/60

1^st number: 54/60, 2^nd number: 5 6/18

54/60 - 96/18 is -133/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   54/60 = 54 × 3/60 × 3 = 162/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   96/18 = 96 × 10/18 × 10 = 960/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   162/180 - 960/180 = 162 - 960/180 = -798/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/30

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