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Subtract 32/54 from 21/4

1^st number: 5 1/4, 2^nd number: 32/54

21/4 - 32/54 is 503/108.

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,
   21/4 = 21 × 27/4 × 27 = 567/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   32/54 = 32 × 2/54 × 2 = 64/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/108 - 64/108 = 567 - 64/108 = 503/108
5. In mixed form: 471/108

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