Answers

Subtract 84/54 from 4/6

1^st number: 4/6, 2^nd number: 1 30/54

4/6 - 84/54 is -8/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   4/6 = 4 × 9/6 × 9 = 36/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   84/54 = 84 × 1/54 × 1 = 84/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/54 - 84/54 = 36 - 84/54 = -48/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/9

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