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Subtract 5/54 from 49/45

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 5/54

49/45 - 5/54 is 269/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   49/45 = 49 × 6/45 × 6 = 294/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/270 - 25/270 = 294 - 25/270 = 269/270

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