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Subtract 49/54 from 8/2

1^st number: 4 0/2, 2^nd number: 49/54

8/2 - 49/54 is 167/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
   8/2 = 8 × 27/2 × 27 = 216/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   49/54 = 49 × 1/54 × 1 = 49/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/54 - 49/54 = 216 - 49/54 = 167/54
5. In mixed form: 35/54

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