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Subtract 6/54 from 20/4

1^st number: 5 0/4, 2^nd number: 6/54

20/4 - 6/54 is 44/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   20/4 = 20 × 27/4 × 27 = 540/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   6/54 = 6 × 2/54 × 2 = 12/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/108 - 12/108 = 540 - 12/108 = 528/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/9
6. In mixed form: 48/9

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