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Subtract 8/54 from 75/10

1^st number: 7 5/10, 2^nd number: 8/54

75/10 - 8/54 is 397/54.

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,
   75/10 = 75 × 27/10 × 27 = 2025/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2025/270 - 40/270 = 2025 - 40/270 = 1985/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 397/54
6. In mixed form: 719/54

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