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Subtract 24/18 from 20/54

1^st number: 20/54, 2^nd number: 1 6/18

20/54 - 24/18 is -26/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 18 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   20/54 = 20 × 1/54 × 1 = 20/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   24/18 = 24 × 3/18 × 3 = 72/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/54 - 72/54 = 20 - 72/54 = -52/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/27

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