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Subtract 15/54 from 60/64

60/64 - 15/54 is 95/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 54 is 1728
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
   60/64 = 60 × 27/64 × 27 = 1620/1728
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
   15/54 = 15 × 32/54 × 32 = 480/1728
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1620/1728 - 480/1728 = 1620 - 480/1728 = 1140/1728
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/144

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