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Subtract 8/54 from 14/8

1^st number: 1 6/8, 2^nd number: 8/54

14/8 - 8/54 is 173/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   14/8 = 14 × 27/8 × 27 = 378/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   8/54 = 8 × 4/54 × 4 = 32/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/216 - 32/216 = 378 - 32/216 = 346/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/108
6. In mixed form: 165/108

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