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Subtract 15/54 from 6/5

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 15/54

6/5 - 15/54 is 83/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
   6/5 = 6 × 54/5 × 54 = 324/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   15/54 = 15 × 5/54 × 5 = 75/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   324/270 - 75/270 = 324 - 75/270 = 249/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/90

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