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Subtract 2/80 from 24/54

24/54 - 2/80 is 151/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
   24/54 = 24 × 40/54 × 40 = 960/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   2/80 = 2 × 27/80 × 27 = 54/2160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/2160 - 54/2160 = 960 - 54/2160 = 906/2160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/360

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