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Subtract 4/54 from 5/3

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 4/54

5/3 - 4/54 is 43/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
    5/3 = 5 × 18/3 × 18 = 90/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    4/54 = 4 × 1/54 × 1 = 4/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/54 - 4/54 = 90 - 4/54 = 86/54
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/27
  6. In mixed form: 116/27

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