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Subtract 10/54 from 48/20

1^st number: 2 8/20, 2^nd number: 10/54

48/20 - 10/54 is 299/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 54 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   48/20 = 48 × 27/20 × 27 = 1296/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   10/54 = 10 × 10/54 × 10 = 100/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1296/540 - 100/540 = 1296 - 100/540 = 1196/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 299/135
6. In mixed form: 229/135

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