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Subtract 15/20 from 63/54

1^st number: 1 9/54, 2^nd number: 15/20

63/54 - 15/20 is 5/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 20 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   63/54 = 63 × 10/54 × 10 = 630/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   15/20 = 15 × 27/20 × 27 = 405/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/540 - 405/540 = 630 - 405/540 = 225/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12

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