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Subtract 4/72 from 5/54

5/54 - 4/72 is 1/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 72 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   5/54 = 5 × 4/54 × 4 = 20/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   4/72 = 4 × 3/72 × 3 = 12/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/216 - 12/216 = 20 - 12/216 = 8/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/27

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