Answers

Subtract 48/3 from 2/54

1^st number: 2/54, 2^nd number: 16 0/3

2/54 - 48/3 is -431/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 3 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   2/54 = 2 × 1/54 × 1 = 2/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
   48/3 = 48 × 18/3 × 18 = 864/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/54 - 864/54 = 2 - 864/54 = -862/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -431/27

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