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Subtract 15/54 from 8/4

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 15/54

8/4 - 15/54 is 31/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   8/4 = 8 × 27/4 × 27 = 216/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   15/54 = 15 × 2/54 × 2 = 30/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/108 - 30/108 = 216 - 30/108 = 186/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/18
6. In mixed form: 113/18

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