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Subtract 1/54 from 5/84

5/84 - 1/54 is 31/756.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 54 is 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   5/84 = 5 × 9/84 × 9 = 45/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   1/54 = 1 × 14/54 × 14 = 14/756
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   45/756 - 14/756 = 45 - 14/756 = 31/756

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