Answers

Subtract 63/4 from 60/54

1^st number: 1 6/54, 2^nd number: 15 3/4

60/54 - 63/4 is -527/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 4 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   60/54 = 60 × 2/54 × 2 = 120/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   63/4 = 63 × 27/4 × 27 = 1701/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/108 - 1701/108 = 120 - 1701/108 = -1581/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -527/36

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