Answers

Subtract 5/54 from 84/24

1^st number: 3 12/24, 2^nd number: 5/54

84/24 - 5/54 is 92/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   84/24 = 84 × 9/24 × 9 = 756/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   5/54 = 5 × 4/54 × 4 = 20/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/216 - 20/216 = 756 - 20/216 = 736/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 92/27
6. In mixed form: 311/27

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