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Subtract 1/54 from 84/15

1^st number: 5 9/15, 2^nd number: 1/54

84/15 - 1/54 is 1507/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
   84/15 = 84 × 18/15 × 18 = 1512/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   1/54 = 1 × 5/54 × 5 = 5/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1512/270 - 5/270 = 1512 - 5/270 = 1507/270
5. In mixed form: 5157/270

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