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Subtract 5/54 from 81/5

1^st number: 16 1/5, 2^nd number: 5/54

81/5 - 5/54 is 4349/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
   81/5 = 81 × 54/5 × 54 = 4374/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4374/270 - 25/270 = 4374 - 25/270 = 4349/270
5. In mixed form: 1629/270

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