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Subtract 1/54 from 60/3

1st number: 20 0/3, 2nd number: 1/54

60/3 - 1/54 is 1079/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
    60/3 = 60 × 18/3 × 18 = 1080/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    1/54 = 1 × 1/54 × 1 = 1/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1080/54 - 1/54 = 1080 - 1/54 = 1079/54
  5. In mixed form: 1953/54

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