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Subtract 9/54 from 8/4

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 9/54

8/4 - 9/54 is 11/6.

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,
   9/54 = 9 × 2/54 × 2 = 18/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/108 - 18/108 = 216 - 18/108 = 198/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
6. In mixed form: 15/6

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