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Subtract 48/54 from 75/2

1^st number: 37 1/2, 2^nd number: 48/54

75/2 - 48/54 is 659/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
   75/2 = 75 × 27/2 × 27 = 2025/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   48/54 = 48 × 1/54 × 1 = 48/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2025/54 - 48/54 = 2025 - 48/54 = 1977/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 659/18
6. In mixed form: 3611/18

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