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Subtract 56/54 from 9/60

1^st number: 9/60, 2^nd number: 1 2/54

9/60 - 56/54 is -479/540.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   9/60 = 9 × 9/60 × 9 = 81/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   56/54 = 56 × 10/54 × 10 = 560/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/540 - 560/540 = 81 - 560/540 = -479/540

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