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Subtract 8/54 from 15/2

1^st number: 7 1/2, 2^nd number: 8/54

15/2 - 8/54 is 397/54.

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,
   15/2 = 15 × 27/2 × 27 = 405/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   8/54 = 8 × 1/54 × 1 = 8/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/54 - 8/54 = 405 - 8/54 = 397/54
5. In mixed form: 719/54

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