Answers

Subtract 54/60 from 56/28

1^st number: 2 0/28, 2^nd number: 54/60

56/28 - 54/60 is 11/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   56/28 = 56 × 15/28 × 15 = 840/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   54/60 = 54 × 7/60 × 7 = 378/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/420 - 378/420 = 840 - 378/420 = 462/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/10
6. In mixed form: 11/10

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