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Subtract 45/54 from 42/6

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 45/54

42/6 - 45/54 is 37/6.

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,
   42/6 = 42 × 9/6 × 9 = 378/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   45/54 = 45 × 1/54 × 1 = 45/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/54 - 45/54 = 378 - 45/54 = 333/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/6
6. In mixed form: 61/6

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