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Subtract 1/54 from 5/4

1^st number: 1 1/4, 2^nd number: 1/54

5/4 - 1/54 is 133/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   5/4 = 5 × 27/4 × 27 = 135/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   1/54 = 1 × 2/54 × 2 = 2/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/108 - 2/108 = 135 - 2/108 = 133/108
5. In mixed form: 125/108

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