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Subtract 10/54 from 36/20

1^st number: 1 16/20, 2^nd number: 10/54

36/20 - 10/54 is 218/135.

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,
   36/20 = 36 × 27/20 × 27 = 972/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   10/54 = 10 × 10/54 × 10 = 100/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   972/540 - 100/540 = 972 - 100/540 = 872/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 218/135
6. In mixed form: 183/135

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