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Subtract 7/54 from 6/5

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 7/54

6/5 - 7/54 is 289/270.

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,
   7/54 = 7 × 5/54 × 5 = 35/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   324/270 - 35/270 = 324 - 35/270 = 289/270
5. In mixed form: 119/270

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