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Subtract 5/54 from 49/24

1^st number: 2 1/24, 2^nd number: 5/54

49/24 - 5/54 is 421/216.

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,
   49/24 = 49 × 9/24 × 9 = 441/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   5/54 = 5 × 4/54 × 4 = 20/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/216 - 20/216 = 441 - 20/216 = 421/216
5. In mixed form: 1205/216

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