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Subtract 1/54 from 42/9

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 1/54

42/9 - 1/54 is 251/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
   42/9 = 42 × 6/9 × 6 = 252/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   1/54 = 1 × 1/54 × 1 = 1/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/54 - 1/54 = 252 - 1/54 = 251/54
5. In mixed form: 435/54

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