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Subtract 4/48 from 5/54

5/54 - 4/48 is 1/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   5/54 = 5 × 8/54 × 8 = 40/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   4/48 = 4 × 9/48 × 9 = 36/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/432 - 36/432 = 40 - 36/432 = 4/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/108

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