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Subtract 8/54 from 6/4

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 8/54

6/4 - 8/54 is 73/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   6/4 = 6 × 27/4 × 27 = 162/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   8/54 = 8 × 2/54 × 2 = 16/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   162/108 - 16/108 = 162 - 16/108 = 146/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/54
6. In mixed form: 119/54

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