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Subtract 45/27 from 1/54

1^st number: 1/54, 2^nd number: 1 18/27

1/54 - 45/27 is -89/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   1/54 = 1 × 1/54 × 1 = 1/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   45/27 = 45 × 2/27 × 2 = 90/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1/54 - 90/54 = 1 - 90/54 = -89/54

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