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Subtract 24/54 from 54/15

1^st number: 3 9/15, 2^nd number: 24/54

54/15 - 24/54 is 142/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
   54/15 = 54 × 18/15 × 18 = 972/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   24/54 = 24 × 5/54 × 5 = 120/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   972/270 - 120/270 = 972 - 120/270 = 852/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 142/45
6. In mixed form: 37/45

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