Answers

Subtract 16/80 from 60/54

1^st number: 1 6/54, 2^nd number: 16/80

60/54 - 16/80 is 41/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
   60/54 = 60 × 40/54 × 40 = 2400/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   16/80 = 16 × 27/80 × 27 = 432/2160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2400/2160 - 432/2160 = 2400 - 432/2160 = 1968/2160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/45

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