Answers

Subtract 56/54 from 60/75

1^st number: 60/75, 2^nd number: 1 2/54

60/75 - 56/54 is -32/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
   60/75 = 60 × 18/75 × 18 = 1080/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   56/54 = 56 × 25/54 × 25 = 1400/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/1350 - 1400/1350 = 1080 - 1400/1350 = -320/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/135

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