Answers

Subtract 54/64 from 90/60

1^st number: 1 30/60, 2^nd number: 54/64

90/60 - 54/64 is 21/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
   90/60 = 90 × 16/60 × 16 = 1440/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   54/64 = 54 × 15/64 × 15 = 810/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1440/960 - 810/960 = 1440 - 810/960 = 630/960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/32

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