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Subtract 49/54 from 84/10

1^st number: 8 4/10, 2^nd number: 49/54

84/10 - 49/54 is 2023/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
   84/10 = 84 × 27/10 × 27 = 2268/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   49/54 = 49 × 5/54 × 5 = 245/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/270 - 245/270 = 2268 - 245/270 = 2023/270
5. In mixed form: 7133/270

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