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Subtract 20/54 from 54/20

1^st number: 2 14/20, 2^nd number: 20/54

54/20 - 20/54 is 629/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 54 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   54/20 = 54 × 27/20 × 27 = 1458/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   20/54 = 20 × 10/54 × 10 = 200/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1458/540 - 200/540 = 1458 - 200/540 = 1258/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 629/270
6. In mixed form: 289/270

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