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Subtract 5/54 from 10/90

10/90 - 5/54 is 1/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
   10/90 = 10 × 3/90 × 3 = 30/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/270 - 25/270 = 30 - 25/270 = 5/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/54

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