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Subtract 5/54 from 84/35

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 5/54

84/35 - 5/54 is 623/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   84/35 = 84 × 54/35 × 54 = 4536/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   5/54 = 5 × 35/54 × 35 = 175/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4536/1890 - 175/1890 = 4536 - 175/1890 = 4361/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 623/270
6. In mixed form: 283/270

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