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Subtract 48/54 from 45/32

1^st number: 1 13/32, 2^nd number: 48/54

45/32 - 48/54 is 149/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 54 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   45/32 = 45 × 27/32 × 27 = 1215/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   48/54 = 48 × 16/54 × 16 = 768/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1215/864 - 768/864 = 1215 - 768/864 = 447/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/288

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