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Subtract 63/54 from 42/8

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 1 9/54

42/8 - 63/54 is 49/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   42/8 = 42 × 27/8 × 27 = 1134/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   63/54 = 63 × 4/54 × 4 = 252/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1134/216 - 252/216 = 1134 - 252/216 = 882/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/12
6. In mixed form: 41/12

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