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Subtract 10/54 from 60/36

1^st number: 1 24/36, 2^nd number: 10/54

60/36 - 10/54 is 40/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   60/36 = 60 × 3/36 × 3 = 180/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   10/54 = 10 × 2/54 × 2 = 20/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/108 - 20/108 = 180 - 20/108 = 160/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/27
6. In mixed form: 113/27

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