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Subtract 1/54 from 49/4

1^st number: 12 1/4, 2^nd number: 1/54

49/4 - 1/54 is 1321/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   49/4 = 49 × 27/4 × 27 = 1323/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   1/54 = 1 × 2/54 × 2 = 2/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/108 - 2/108 = 1323 - 2/108 = 1321/108
5. In mixed form: 1225/108

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