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Subtract 20/54 from 84/27

1^st number: 3 3/27, 2^nd number: 20/54

84/27 - 20/54 is 74/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   84/27 = 84 × 2/27 × 2 = 168/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   20/54 = 20 × 1/54 × 1 = 20/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/54 - 20/54 = 168 - 20/54 = 148/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 74/27
6. In mixed form: 220/27

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