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Subtract 8/54 from 25/2

1^st number: 12 1/2, 2^nd number: 8/54

25/2 - 8/54 is 667/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
   25/2 = 25 × 27/2 × 27 = 675/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   8/54 = 8 × 1/54 × 1 = 8/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/54 - 8/54 = 675 - 8/54 = 667/54
5. In mixed form: 1219/54

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