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Subtract 4/27 from 75/54

1^st number: 1 21/54, 2^nd number: 4/27

75/54 - 4/27 is 67/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   75/54 = 75 × 1/54 × 1 = 75/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   4/27 = 4 × 2/27 × 2 = 8/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/54 - 8/54 = 75 - 8/54 = 67/54
5. In mixed form: 113/54

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