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Subtract 27/54 from 20/5

1^st number: 4 0/5, 2^nd number: 27/54

20/5 - 27/54 is 7/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
   20/5 = 20 × 54/5 × 54 = 1080/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   27/54 = 27 × 5/54 × 5 = 135/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/270 - 135/270 = 1080 - 135/270 = 945/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
6. In mixed form: 31/2

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