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Subtract 8/54 from 36/15

1^st number: 2 6/15, 2^nd number: 8/54

36/15 - 8/54 is 304/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
   36/15 = 36 × 18/15 × 18 = 648/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   648/270 - 40/270 = 648 - 40/270 = 608/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 304/135
6. In mixed form: 234/135

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