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Subtract 9/54 from 49/35

1^st number: 1 14/35, 2^nd number: 9/54

49/35 - 9/54 is 37/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   49/35 = 49 × 54/35 × 54 = 2646/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   9/54 = 9 × 35/54 × 35 = 315/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2646/1890 - 315/1890 = 2646 - 315/1890 = 2331/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/30
6. In mixed form: 17/30

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