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Subtract 14/54 from 27/20

1^st number: 1 7/20, 2^nd number: 14/54

27/20 - 14/54 is 589/540.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 54 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   27/20 = 27 × 27/20 × 27 = 729/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   14/54 = 14 × 10/54 × 10 = 140/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   729/540 - 140/540 = 729 - 140/540 = 589/540
5. In mixed form: 149/540

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