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Subtract 10/54 from 49/8

1^st number: 6 1/8, 2^nd number: 10/54

49/8 - 10/54 is 1283/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   49/8 = 49 × 27/8 × 27 = 1323/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   10/54 = 10 × 4/54 × 4 = 40/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/216 - 40/216 = 1323 - 40/216 = 1283/216
5. In mixed form: 5203/216

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