Answers

Subtract 54/60 from 80/56

1^st number: 1 24/56, 2^nd number: 54/60

80/56 - 54/60 is 37/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   80/56 = 80 × 15/56 × 15 = 1200/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   54/60 = 54 × 14/60 × 14 = 756/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1200/840 - 756/840 = 1200 - 756/840 = 444/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/70

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