Answers

Subtract 60/80 from 96/54

1^st number: 1 42/54, 2^nd number: 60/80

96/54 - 60/80 is 37/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
   96/54 = 96 × 40/54 × 40 = 3840/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   60/80 = 60 × 27/80 × 27 = 1620/2160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3840/2160 - 1620/2160 = 3840 - 1620/2160 = 2220/2160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/36
6. In mixed form: 11/36

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