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Subtract 48/54 from 75/24

1^st number: 3 3/24, 2^nd number: 48/54

75/24 - 48/54 is 161/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   75/24 = 75 × 9/24 × 9 = 675/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   48/54 = 48 × 4/54 × 4 = 192/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/216 - 192/216 = 675 - 192/216 = 483/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/72
6. In mixed form: 217/72

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