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Subtract 35/54 from 24/5

1^st number: 4 4/5, 2^nd number: 35/54

24/5 - 35/54 is 1121/270.

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,
   24/5 = 24 × 54/5 × 54 = 1296/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   35/54 = 35 × 5/54 × 5 = 175/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1296/270 - 175/270 = 1296 - 175/270 = 1121/270
5. In mixed form: 441/270

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