Write Subtraction Problem: Write the subtraction problem with a common denominator.54−53Since both fractions have the same denominator, we can subtract the numerators directly.
Perform Numerical Subtraction: Perform the subtraction of the numerators. 54−53=5(4−3)Calculate the difference of the numerators.51
Check for Simplification: Check for any possible simplification.The fraction51 is already in its simplest form and cannot be simplified further.
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