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Subtract 1/54 from 24/3

1^st number: 8 0/3, 2^nd number: 1/54

24/3 - 1/54 is 431/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
   24/3 = 24 × 18/3 × 18 = 432/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   1/54 = 1 × 1/54 × 1 = 1/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   432/54 - 1/54 = 432 - 1/54 = 431/54
5. In mixed form: 753/54

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