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Subtract 21/9 from 15/54

1^st number: 15/54, 2^nd number: 2 3/9

15/54 - 21/9 is -37/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 9 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   15/54 = 15 × 1/54 × 1 = 15/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
   21/9 = 21 × 6/9 × 6 = 126/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/54 - 126/54 = 15 - 126/54 = -111/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/18

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