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Subtract 3/64 from 54/2

1^st number: 27 0/2, 2^nd number: 3/64

54/2 - 3/64 is 1725/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 64 is 64
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
   54/2 = 54 × 32/2 × 32 = 1728/64
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
   3/64 = 3 × 1/64 × 1 = 3/64
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1728/64 - 3/64 = 1728 - 3/64 = 1725/64
5. In mixed form: 2661/64

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