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Subtract 1/54 from 45/24

1^st number: 1 21/24, 2^nd number: 1/54

45/24 - 1/54 is 401/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   45/24 = 45 × 9/24 × 9 = 405/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   1/54 = 1 × 4/54 × 4 = 4/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/216 - 4/216 = 405 - 4/216 = 401/216
5. In mixed form: 1185/216

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