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Subtract 30/54 from 60/32

1^st number: 1 28/32, 2^nd number: 30/54

60/32 - 30/54 is 95/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 54 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   60/32 = 60 × 27/32 × 27 = 1620/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   30/54 = 30 × 16/54 × 16 = 480/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1620/864 - 480/864 = 1620 - 480/864 = 1140/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/72
6. In mixed form: 123/72

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