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Subtract 5/90 from 4/54

4/54 - 5/90 is 1/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 90 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   4/54 = 4 × 5/54 × 5 = 20/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
   5/90 = 5 × 3/90 × 3 = 15/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/270 - 15/270 = 20 - 15/270 = 5/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/54

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