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Subtract 42/15 from 5/54

1^st number: 5/54, 2^nd number: 2 12/15

5/54 - 42/15 is -731/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 15 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
   42/15 = 42 × 18/15 × 18 = 756/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/270 - 756/270 = 25 - 756/270 = -731/270

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