Answers

Subtract 60/54 from 60/6

1^st number: 10 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

60/6 - 60/54 is 80/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   60/6 = 60 × 9/6 × 9 = 540/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   60/54 = 60 × 1/54 × 1 = 60/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/54 - 60/54 = 540 - 60/54 = 480/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/9
6. In mixed form: 88/9

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