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Subtract 5/54 from 72/10

1^st number: 7 2/10, 2^nd number: 5/54

72/10 - 5/54 is 1919/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
   72/10 = 72 × 27/10 × 27 = 1944/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1944/270 - 25/270 = 1944 - 25/270 = 1919/270
5. In mixed form: 729/270

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